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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan

China's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, is underway on November 16, 2025. The Sichuan returned to the shipyard in Shanghai at around 5 p.m. Sunday after completing its maiden sea trial. The three-day mission tested the indigenously developed ship's propulsion and electrical systems, as well as other equipment, achieving the expected results. The Sichuan will undergo follow-up tests in accordance with established plans. Photo by Huang Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Alert Level 3 Raised For Kanlaon Volcano

As of December 23, the alert level for Kanlaon Volcano was raised to 3. At least 15 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours. According to reports, over 7,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide were emitted on Sunday, December 22.

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Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Philippines for goodwill visit

STORY: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Philippines for goodwill visit DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang entering the Manila Bay 2. various of people waiting for the arrival of the ship 3. various of Chinese ambassador to the Philippines boarding the ship with other officials 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG YONGYAN, Overseas Chinese STORYLINE: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), which is on a cadet training and visit mission in far seas, arrived at South Harbor in Manila on Wednesday morning, starting a three-day goodwill visit to the Philippines. More than 300 people, including Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian, defense attache to the Philippines Li Jianzhong, staff of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, representatives of Chinese companies, local Chinese associations and Chinese students, as well as representatives of the Philippine Navy, welcomed sh

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Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Brunei for goodwill visit

STORY: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang arrives in Brunei for goodwill visit DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the naval ship arriving 2. various of people celebrating STORYLINE: Chinese naval training ship Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), which is on a cadet training and visit mission in far seas, arrived at Muara Port, Brunei on Monday, starting a three-day goodwill visit to the country. More than 400 people, including Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Xiao Jianguo, staff of the Chinese Embassy in Brunei, representatives of Chinese companies and local Chinese associations, as well as representatives of the Royal Brunei Navy, welcomed the ship Qi Jiguang at the port. During the visit to the Sultanate, the ship commanders will pay a courtesy call to the acting commander of the Royal Brunei Navy Haji Mohamad Sarif Pudin. The Chinese naval members will visit Brunei's naval training center, the Royal Brunei Armed Forces Museum, Univer

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

KESENNUMA, Japan - The Maritime Self-Defense Force experimental vessel Asuka heads for a mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began a three-day intensive search to find missing people in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura area in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - A boat of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and a helicopter take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Divers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

SENDAI, Japan - A helicopter takes off from a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison in Sendai on an intensive search mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began the three-day intensive search, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

SENDAI, Japan - A helicopter takes off from a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison in Sendai on an intensive search mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began the three-day intensive search, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan.

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Murayama reports to Obuhi

Murayama reports to Obuhi

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (C) at the latter's official residence Dec. 3. Murayama reported to Obuchi on his just-ended mission to North Korea. At left is Hiromu Nonaka who accompanied Muranama on the three-day mission.

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Japanese lawmakers leave for Pyongyang

Japanese lawmakers leave for Pyongyang

TOKYO, Japan - A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers led by former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama (C front) pose for a photo before boarding a plane for a three-day visit to Pyongyang, at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 1. Murayama and 15 other lawmakers are en route for Pyongyang as Japan's first mission to North Korea comprising members of all seven major political parties.

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Megawati arrives in E. Timor

Megawati arrives in E. Timor

DILI, East Timor - Indonesian presidential front-runner Megawati Sukarnoputri (L) arrives at Comoro airport in Dili, East Timor, on Aug. 8. During her three-day visit, Megawati will meet with the U.N. mission and East Timorese leaders and appeal for peaceful implementation of the Aug. 30 referendum over independence or autonomy under Indonesia. She opposes East Timorese independence from Indonesia.

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SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

Handout photo dated September 15, 2021 of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches a Crew Dragon spacecraft on the Inspiration4 mission at 8:02 PM from Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. Inspiration 4 is the first mission in history to host four civilians for a three day journey to space. Inspiration4 was created by Jared Isaacman to raise money for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

Handout photo dated September 15, 2021 of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches a Crew Dragon spacecraft on the Inspiration4 mission at 8:02 PM from Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. Inspiration 4 is the first mission in history to host four civilians for a three day journey to space. Inspiration4 was created by Jared Isaacman to raise money for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

SpaceX First All-Civilian Crew Takes Off

Handout photo dated September 15, 2021 of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches a Crew Dragon spacecraft on the Inspiration4 mission at 8:02 PM from Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. Inspiration 4 is the first mission in history to host four civilians for a three day journey to space. Inspiration4 was created by Jared Isaacman to raise money for the St Jude Children's Research Hospital. Photo by Inspiration4/John Kraus via ABACAPRESS.COM

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura area in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

KESENNUMA, Japan - The Maritime Self-Defense Force experimental vessel Asuka heads for a mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began a three-day intensive search to find missing people in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - A boat of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and a helicopter take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Divers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

SENDAI, Japan - A helicopter takes off from a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison in Sendai on an intensive search mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began the three-day intensive search, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Members of the Self-Defense Forces take part in an intensive search mission to find missing people in the Nagatsuraura cove in Ishinomaki, Iwate Prefecture, on April 1, 2011. The SDF and the U.S. military launched the three-day operation in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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3-day intensive search begins

3-day intensive search begins

SENDAI, Japan - A helicopter takes off from a Ground Self-Defense Force garrison in Sendai on an intensive search mission to find missing people in areas devastated by the March 11 quake and tsunami in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures on April 1, 2011. The Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military began the three-day intensive search, three weeks after the disaster wiped out coastal cities and towns in northeast Japan. (Kyodo)

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Murayama reports to Obuhi

Murayama reports to Obuhi

TOKYO, Japan - Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (C) at the latter's official residence Dec. 3. Murayama reported to Obuchi on his just-ended mission to North Korea. At left is Hiromu Nonaka who accompanied Muranama on the three-day mission.

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