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Sanzaogang Bridge - Shanghai

An aerial drone photo shows the Sanzaogang Bridge in Wanxiang Town of Pudong, east China's Shanghai, on November 28, 2025. Construction of the Sanzaogang Bridge has finished recently. The bridge adopts an intelligent operation mode, balancing road traffic and boat navigation. Once open to traffic, it will facilitate travel for nearby residents and boost local tourism. Photo by Wang Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sanzaogang Bridge - Shanghai

An aerial drone photo shows the Sanzaogang Bridge in Wanxiang Town of Pudong, east China's Shanghai, on November 28, 2025. Construction of the Sanzaogang Bridge has finished recently. The bridge adopts an intelligent operation mode, balancing road traffic and boat navigation. Once open to traffic, it will facilitate travel for nearby residents and boost local tourism. Photo by Wang Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan-U.S. cooperation on shipbuilding

Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Yasushi Kaneko (R) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shake hands in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, after signing a memorandum on enhancing Japan-U.S. cooperation to boost shipbuilding capacity in the two countries.

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Japan-U.S. cooperation on shipbuilding

Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Yasushi Kaneko (R) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick pose for a photo in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, after exchanging a memorandum on enhancing Japan-U.S. cooperation to boost shipbuilding capacity in the two countries.

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Tourists Enjoy An Outdoor Hot Spring - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 10, 2024 shows a hot spring hotel and a ski resort built by the hotel in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province. In recent years, Benxi City has leveraged its rich hot spring resources to develop hot spring tourist sites, and further integrated hot springs with other tourism offerings such as skiing and wellness activities to prompt development in the local tourism sector and boost economy. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists Enjoy An Outdoor Hot Spring - China

Tourists enjoy an outdoor hot spring at a resort hotel in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province, December 10, 2024. In recent years, Benxi City has leveraged its rich hot spring resources to develop hot spring tourist sites, and further integrated hot springs with other tourism offerings such as skiing and wellness activities to prompt development in the local tourism sector and boost economy. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists Enjoy An Outdoor Hot Spring - China

Tourists enjoy an outdoor hot spring at a resort hotel in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province, December 10, 2024. In recent years, Benxi City has leveraged its rich hot spring resources to develop hot spring tourist sites, and further integrated hot springs with other tourism offerings such as skiing and wellness activities to prompt development in the local tourism sector and boost economy. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists Enjoy An Outdoor Hot Spring - China

Tourists enjoy outdoor hot springs at a resort hotel in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province, December 10, 2024. In recent years, Benxi City has leveraged its rich hot spring resources to develop hot spring tourist sites, and further integrated hot springs with other tourism offerings such as skiing and wellness activities to prompt development in the local tourism sector and boost economy. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists Enjoy An Outdoor Hot Spring - China

Tourists enjoy an outdoor hot spring at a hotel in Benxi, northeast China's Liaoning Province, December 10, 2024. In recent years, Benxi City has leveraged its rich hot spring resources to develop hot spring tourist sites, and further integrated hot springs with other tourism offerings such as skiing and wellness activities to prompt development in the local tourism sector and boost economy. Photo by Pan Yulong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-WINE EXPO (CN)

(240809) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows a view of the east foothills of Helan Mountain international wine fair, an activity of the Fourth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "International wine expo opens in China to boost industry exchange" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-NINGXIA-YINCHUAN-WINE EXPO (CN)

(240809) -- YINCHUAN, Aug. 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows a view of the east foothills of Helan Mountain international wine fair, an activity of the Fourth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "International wine expo opens in China to boost industry exchange" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES-INTERVIEW

(240712) -- AMMAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Qaisi receives an interview with Xinhua in Amman, Jordan, July 10, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Jordan seeks to boost tourism, cultural ties with China, says tourism minister" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Yiping)

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JORDAN-AMMAN-MINISTER OF TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES-INTERVIEW

(240712) -- AMMAN, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Jordan's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Qaisi receives an interview with Xinhua in Amman, Jordan, July 10, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: Jordan seeks to boost tourism, cultural ties with China, says tourism minister" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/He Yiping)

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Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China

STORY: Zambia tourism body seeks stronger cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese built Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TECLA ZONDIWE-NGWENYA, TCZ treasurer 3. various of Mulungushi Conference Center 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VICTOR INAMBWAE, TCZ chief executive officer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): STEPHEN MWANSA, TCZ service-level consultant 6. various of KKIA STORYLINE: Officials at the Tourism Council of Zambia (TCZ) have said that the council wants to see increased cooperation with China. The TCZ is keen to tap into the huge Chinese market to boost Zambia's tourism, said Tecla Zondiwe-Ngwenya, the TCZ treasurer. "It is a market that we are paying much attention to and respect," she said in an interview Wednesday. The Chinese are welcome to visit tourist sites in Zambia and invest in various untapped tourism areas in the country, Zondiwe-Ngwe

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A studio for lacquer specialty artwork of Fuzhou is pictured in Lianjiang Village in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 6, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit the Yan Fu academy in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists with floral head decorations walk in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit a street in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists pose for selfies in front of a heart-shaped tree on a street in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a view of Linpu Village in Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows the aerial view of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 7, 2024 shows a view of Linpu Village in Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 4, 2024 shows the aerial view of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists with floral head decorations walk in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit the Yan Fu academy in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists visit a street in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for selfies in front of a heart-shaped tree on a street in the ancient Sanfangqixiang (Three Lanes and Seven Alleys) area in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 7, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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(FujianPano)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE-PROTECTION (CN)

(240609) -- FUZHOU, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A studio for lacquer specialty artwork of Fuzhou is pictured in Lianjiang Village in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 6, 2024. The municipal government of Fuzhou has taken various measures in recent years to protect ancient buildings and structures in the city, which are important heritages of great historical and cultural values. For their parts, these sites also serve as tourist attractions and help boost local tourism sector. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows tourist boats sailing on Shennyu river in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows a cruise ship docking in the Wushan section of Yangtze River, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member cleans a room at a homestay in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 16, 2024. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take cable cars for sightseeing at a scenic area in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 16, 2024. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists take a sightseeing boat to enjoy night scenery in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 15, 2024. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist ship sails in Wuxia Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 16, 2024. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows the scenery of Wuxia Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 16, 2024 shows tourists visiting a scenic area in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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CHINA-CHONGQING-WUSHAN-TOURISM-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240519) -- CHONGQING, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose for photos at a scenic area in Wushan County, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 16, 2024. In recent years, taking cultural tourism industry as its strategic pillar industry, Wushan County has been promoting tourism centering on Three Gorges area. Multiple measures have also been implemented including establishing innovative tourism projects, improving tourism infrastructure to boost the high-quality development of tourism. (Xinhua/Wang Quanchao)

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Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEF VAN EYSENDEYK, Belgian tax advisor 2. various of tourists at the airport and beaches of Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is making efforts to attract digital nomads - people with professional skills who work remotely - to boost the country's tourism and economy. In late April, Türkiye officially rolled out the digital nomad visa. It is now available to applicants from specific countries who meet Türkiye's income threshold. Visa recipients can live and work in big cities of Türkiye for up to one year, with the option to renew. Stef Van Eysendeyk, a Belgian tax advisor working remotely from the southern, sun-soaked resort city of Antalya, told Xinhua in a recent interview that despite high inflation, Türkiye still stands as an affordable option for di

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Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday

STORY: Laos embraces crowds of Chinese tourists during May Day holiday SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:25 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists at scenic spots STORYLINE: Laos has been embracing large numbers of Chinese tourists during the five-day May Day holiday, expected to be a strong boost to the country's tourism sector. "I observe that the number of Chinese visitors is increasing day by day. I have seen crowds of Chinese tourists walking around the city in the past few days. At that moment, I realized that Laos' tourism is continuing to rebound," Namtan, a food vendor in Lao capital Vientiane, told Xinhua on Saturday. She said that Laos is gaining popularity among domestic and international tourists thanks to reduced travel time and a comfortable ride brought by the China-Laos Railway. "I think the cross-border passenger service on the China-Laos Railway is the key factor contributing to Laos' tourism recovery and it

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-FORUM

(240504) -- PARIS, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Eric Alauzet, president of the France-China Friendship Group of the French National Assembly, speaks at a forum on the development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and France, in Paris, France, May 4, 2024. The forum was held here on Saturday, in a bid to boost cooperation and mutual learning. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The participants agreed that strengthening cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France will not only help broaden consensus and deepen mutual trust, but also promote the two great civilizations and other civilizations worldwide to achieve each other and to rejuvenate with fresh vitality in the new era. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-FORUM

(240504) -- PARIS, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A forum on the development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and France is held in Paris, France, May 4, 2024. The forum was held here on Saturday, in a bid to boost cooperation and mutual learning. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The participants agreed that strengthening cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France will not only help broaden consensus and deepen mutual trust, but also promote the two great civilizations and other civilizations worldwide to achieve each other and to rejuvenate with fresh vitality in the new era. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-FORUM

(240504) -- PARIS, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A forum on the development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and France is held in Paris, France, May 4, 2024. The forum was held here on Saturday, in a bid to boost cooperation and mutual learning. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The participants agreed that strengthening cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France will not only help broaden consensus and deepen mutual trust, but also promote the two great civilizations and other civilizations worldwide to achieve each other and to rejuvenate with fresh vitality in the new era. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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FRANCE-PARIS-CHINA-FORUM

(240504) -- PARIS, May 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests attend a forum on the development of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and France, in Paris, France, May 4, 2024. The forum was held here on Saturday, in a bid to boost cooperation and mutual learning. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France and is also the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The participants agreed that strengthening cultural exchanges and cooperation between China and France will not only help broaden consensus and deepen mutual trust, but also promote the two great civilizations and other civilizations worldwide to achieve each other and to rejuvenate with fresh vitality in the new era. (Xinhua/Ren Pengfei)

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Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals

STORY: Malaysia pursues holistic strategy to boost Chinese tourist arrivals SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Malaysia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MANOHARAN PERIASAMY, Tourism Malaysia Director-General STORYLINE: Malaysia is adopting a holistic approach to boost Chinese tourist arrivals, moving beyond traditional promotional methods to create an ecosystem that enhances visitors' experience. The approach includes deploying Chinese-proficient staff at key entry points, collaborating with airlines to offer direct flights from secondary and tertiary Chinese cities, partnering with educational institutions, and utilizing Chinese social media influencers, Tourism Malaysia Director-General Manoharan Periasamy told Xinhua in a recent exclusive interview. SOUNDBITE (English): MANOHARAN PERIASAMY, Tourism Malaysia Director-General "Everybody wanted a share of the pie from the outbound market from China. A

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240419) -- BEIJING, April 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Chen Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-HEFENG-TEA GARDEN-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- HEFENG, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Yang Shunpi/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-HEFENG-TEA GARDEN-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- HEFENG, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Yang Shunpi/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-HEFENG-TEA GARDEN-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- HEFENG, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Chen Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-HEFENG-TEA GARDEN-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- HEFENG, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Chen Mingbin/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-HUBEI-HEFENG-TEA GARDEN-SCENERY (CN)

(240418) -- HEFENG, April 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 18, 2024 shows the view of tea gardens in Zouma Town of Hefeng County, central China's Hubei Province. The county of Hefeng has made efforts in the coordinated development of tea planting and tourism industries to boost rural revitalization. (Photo by Chen Mingbin/Xinhua)