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Newly Released Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Ramallah - Palestine

Children welcome a released Palestinian prisoner (C) in the West Bank city of Ramallah, February 8, 2025. Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fifth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Of the freed prisoners, 42 were from the West Bank, three from Jerusalem, and 27 from the Gaza Strip, all serving life sentences or lengthy terms. Additionally, 111 prisoners were arrested in the Gaza Strip after Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Commission of Detainees' Affairs said in a press statement. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Released Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Ramallah - Palestine

People welcome a released Palestinian prisoner in the West Bank city of Ramallah, February 8, 2025. Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fifth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Of the freed prisoners, 42 were from the West Bank, three from Jerusalem, and 27 from the Gaza Strip, all serving life sentences or lengthy terms. Additionally, 111 prisoners were arrested in the Gaza Strip after Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Commission of Detainees' Affairs said in a press statement. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Newly Released Palestinian Prisoners Arrive in Ramallah - Palestine

A released Palestinian prisoner gestures while getting off a bus in the West Bank city of Ramallah, February 8, 2025. Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday in the fifth prisoner-for-hostage swap under the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Of the freed prisoners, 42 were from the West Bank, three from Jerusalem, and 27 from the Gaza Strip, all serving life sentences or lengthy terms. Additionally, 111 prisoners were arrested in the Gaza Strip after Hamas' surprise attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the Commission of Detainees' Affairs said in a press statement. Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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2024 H1 China Shipbuilding Industry Growth

Workers brave the hot sun to build ships at Letianxi Shipbuilding Base on the Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River in Yichang, Hubei province, China, July 17, 2024. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, from January to June 2024, China's shipbuilding completion volume was 25.02 million deadweight tons, an increase of 18.4%. New orders received amounted to 54.22 million DWT, up 43.9% year-on-year; As of the end of June, hand-held orders were 171.55 million DWT, an increase of 38.6% year-on-year. From January to June, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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China Leads The Shipbuilding Industry

SUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 15, 2024 - Several ships are under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in the Taicang Port Economic and Technological Development Zone in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, China, July 15, 2024. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 16, from January to June 2024, the three major indicators of China's shipbuilding accounted for 55.0%, 74.7% and 58.9% of the global total in terms of deadweight tons, respectively.

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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of Security Council President announcing voting result STORYLINE: The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining, Resolution 2735 also urges both parties to the conflict to fully implement the terms of the proposal "without delay and without condition." According to the resolution, phase one includes an "immediate, full, and complete ceasefire with the release of hostages including women, the elderly and the wounded, the return of the remains of some hostages who have been killed, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners." It calls for the w

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Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality

STORY: Italy experiences over decade of growth marred by growing inequality SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: While wealth in Italy grew over the last 15 years, the economic gap between high-income and medium-income families has also widened, a national report recently showed. Italy is the third largest economy in the European Union (EU) after Germany and France, and its total net wealth increased by about 14 percent between 2010 and 2023, according to the latest Bank of Italy's annual report. However, the distribution of wealth was increasingly uneven and mostly benefitted the wealthiest 10 percent of households, while middle-class families saw their relative share of wealth decrease. In terms of wealth distribution, Italy's population can be divided into three groups (top, medium, and bottom group), the central bank said. The top 10 percent of households

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Nigeria inaugurates key gas projects to increase supply by over 25 pct

STORY: Nigeria inaugurates key gas projects to increase supply by over 25 pct SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the virtual inauguration ceremony of the projects 2. various of the gas projects 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, President of Nigeria STORYLINE: Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated three pivotal gas projects in an ambitious move to support the most populous African nation's energy sector and promote industrial growth. The simultaneous inauguration of the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant, the ANOH Gas Processing Plant and the 23.3-km ANOH to Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Custody Transfer Metering Station Gas Pipeline, all in the southeastern part of the country, was chaired virtually by Tinubu from his office in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLA TINUBU, President of Nigeria "In practical terms, this is more gas to the power sector, more gas to industr

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NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine

STORY: NATO defence ministers discuss strengthening bloc's deterrence, support to Ukraine SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:21 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence 2. various of the deployment of NATO allies for Steadfast Defender 2024 STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) sought to further strengthen the bloc's deterrence and defence, and support to Ukraine, at its defence ministers meeting on Thursday. In light of the deteriorating security environment, NATO does not see any "imminent military threat against the Alliance," NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after the meeting. In terms of defense investment, Stoltenberg said he expected 18 member states to spend 2 percent of their GDP on defense this year, compared to only three members in 2014. This year, NATO member states in Europe will invest a total of 380 billion U.S. dollars in defense, he said. "By the end of 2024, Eu

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ITIDA signs deal with UAE's MGN to expand operations in Egypt

STORY: ITIDA signs deal with UAE's MGN to expand operations in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:30 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) and the UAE-based Mashreq Global Network (MGN) signed on Tuesday an agreement that aims to expand the latter's operations in the Egyptian market. The signing ceremony, which was held on the sidelines of the Egyptian participation in the World Governments Summit in Dubai, was witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Communication and Information Technology Amr Talaat. Under the terms of the agreement, MGN commits to hiring a minimum of 300 new Egyptian employees over the three-year duration of the agreement. These new hires will be primarily engaged in export activities related to banking business services. Moreover, MGN will expand its operations in Egypt including extending offsh