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A quick look at treasured relics at new building of Yinxu Museum

STORY: A quick look at treasured relics at new building of Yinxu Museum SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cultural relics in the new building of the Yinxu Museum STORYLINE: The new building of the Yinxu Museum in China's Henan Province will open to the public on Monday. Take a look at some of the treasured cultural relics dating back 3,000 years. Tunnan oracle bone. It was discovered in the south of Xiaotun Village in Anyang in 1973. There are 93 words on it. Oracle bone inscriptions, or Jiaguwen, are an ancient Chinese language named for their inscriptions on tortoise shells and animal bones. They are a primitive form of Chinese characters and the oldest fully-developed characters in China. Yachang bronze axe. It is 40.5 cm high and weighs 5.96 kg. The bronze axe is believed to be a symbol of power in Shang Dynasty. Yachang buffalo-shaped bronze wine vessel. It's 22.5 cm high and 40 cm long. This i

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

An Afghan woman, amidst the debris following the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat, reclaims her treasured belongings buried beneath the ruins of her home, her gaze filled with uncertainty about what lies ahead. Herat, Afghanistan, October 9, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Afghanistan Suffers Yet Another Earthquake

Two Afghan children, amidst the debris in the aftermath of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat, sit among their treasured belongings buried beneath the ruins of their home, finding a small spot to take a brief respite from the difficult situation. Herat, Afghanistan, October 9, 2023. The latest, 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck areas northeast of Herat city Sunday morning local time. According to the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of Monday evening local time, two people were reported to have been killed and over 150 injured in the latest quake. In total, about 1,500 people have died, and a further 2,000 injured. Photo by Jafar Mosavi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2023 shows a view of a night market in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Tang Wenhao)

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(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch woodcuts at the Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 12, 2023. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk in a street in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 11, 2023. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 7, 2023 shows a view of Dujiangyan in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Photo by He Bo/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Du Fu Thatched Cottage in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 12, 2023. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 10, 2023 shows a view of the dome of the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Photo by Zhang Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children perform during a series of activities to celebrate the International Children's Day in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 31, 2023. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Customers enjoy meals at a hot pot restaurant in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 1, 2021. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 31, 2019 shows a view of an observation platform at the Longquanshan city forest park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Photo by Hu Datian/Xinhua)

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(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy their leisure time at an open tea house in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 23, 2021. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-CULTURE (CN)

(230618) -- CHENGDU, June 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on June 4, 2021 shows a view of Chengdu and the snow mountain in the distance in southwest China's Sichuan Province. Chengdu, a historical city in southwest China's Sichuan Province, is home to treasured cultural and historical sites, including Sanxingdui Ruins, Jinsha Site Museum, and Dujiangyan irrigation system. In recent years, Chengdu has witnessed the rapid development of its cultural and creative industry, showcasing its vitality, creativeness and energy. (Photo by Shen Jun/Xinhua)

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Digital technology revitalizes treasured murals in Fahai Temple of Beijing

STORY: Digital technology revitalizes treasured murals in Fahai Temple of Beijing DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of digital murals in Fahai Temple STORYLINE: Fahai Temple in the western suburbs of Beijing, capital of China, is noted for its well-preserved and the largest murals of ancient China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Compared with Dunhuang Murals and Yongle Palace Murals in northern Shanxi Province, murals in Fahai Temple have their own merits. Fine, delicate strokes, meticulous painting and exquisite coloring have made the murals distinguished from others. There's no denying that the murals are impressively preserved, but for those who want a clearer picture of their original magnificence might not feel enough. An immersive digital art gallery themed on Fahai Temple murals, which revitalized the 600-year-old murals, has made its debut to the public recently. At the exhibition, the original scale of mural paintings is presented w

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Namdaemun gate

SEOUL, South Korea - Combination photo shows one of South Korea's most treasured structures, Namdaemun, or "Great South Gate," in Seoul, taken in February 2008 (bottom) after being burnt down in an arson attack, and on Feb. 7, 2013 (top), with its restoration work close to completion.

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Empress Michiko visits 'Ashura' exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (2nd from R in front) views Ashura, one of the treasured sculptures made during the beginning to mid-seventh century, as she visits ''The National Treasure Ashura and Masterpieces from Kofukuji'' exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on April 4. (Pool photo)

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Koizumi welcomes sign of China seeking rapprochement

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks with reporters at his office on April 20. The premier indicated he welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing's instruction to curb unauthorized anti-Japan rallies as a sign that China has begun to seek to mend fences. ''There was a clear tone (in Li's instruction) that the 2,000-year-long history of friendship between Japan and China should be treasured... We can share that idea,'' Koizumi said.

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Sanzen'in unveils treasured Buddha statue

KYOTO, Japan - Yakushi, a statute of the Buddha of healing kept at Sanzen'in temple in Kyodo, is opened to the public for the first time in 1,200 years on Sept. 8. The wooden statute, which stands about 1.2 meters high, was craved by Saicho (767-822), the founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, during the Enryaku era (782-806). Sanzen'in said it opened the statue to the public in commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its foundation.

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FIFA World Cup arouses Gazans' enthusiasm despite daily woes

STORY: FIFA World Cup arouses Gazans' enthusiasm despite daily woes DATELINE: Dec. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian football fans watching the World Cup matches inside Saad Saiel public hall 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OMAR BAALOUSHA, Gazan resident 3. various of refugee children playing football on the street 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED BAKER, Al-Shatei refugee camp 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SAMIH BAKER, Al-Shatei refugee camp STORYLINE: Harsh living conditions in Gaza, the besieged Palestinian enclave, have not tempered the residents' passion for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, which is being held in the Middle East for the first time. Watching the games is a joy that rarely comes and is treasured by many Gazans. Many football fans come to Saad Saiel public hall to watch the matches shown on a big-screen television. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OMAR BAALOUSHA, Gazan resident "We are watching the World Cup from inside a closed hall,

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When a "mobile museum" visits a special school

STORY: When a "mobile museum" visits a special school DATELINE: May 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition held at a special education school in northwest China's Gansu Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU WEIPING, Deputy curator, Museum of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture STORYLINE: Excitement was in the air at a special education school in northwest China's Gansu Province last week when a "mobile museum" arrived at the campus. Students gathered in front of colorful boards of the Museum of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu, which displayed images of treasured items from the museum's collection. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU WEIPING, Deputy curator, Museum of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture "May 18 marks the International Museum Day. This year's theme is 'The Power of Museums,' which indicates museums in the 21st century have enormous potential to make the world a better place. Under this theme, we have launch

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Chinese opportunity through eyes of Belgian entrepreneur

STORY: Chinese opportunity through eyes of Belgian entrepreneur DATELINE: March 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DECOMBEL DANNY CAMIEL, Belgian entrepreneur SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DECOMBEL DANNY CAMIEL, Belgian entrepreneur SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DECOMBEL DANNY CAMIEL, Belgian entrepreneur SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DECOMBEL DANNY CAMIEL, Belgian entrepreneur STORYLINE: For Belgian entrepreneur Decombel Danny Camiel, 59, China's Xinjiang is not only a second home but also a treasured place where he can build a successful business career. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DECOMBEL DANNY CAMIEL, Belgian entrepreneur "It turned out I was right to start the business in Xinjiang, I think there is no place other than Xinjiang that could have given me such an opportunity." Camiel graduated from a Belgian college, where he majored in animal husbandry. Since 1988, Camiel had worked in several Chinese coastal provinces, where he was promoted from technician to

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Koizumi welcomes sign of China seeking rapprochement

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks with reporters at his office on April 20. The premier indicated he welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing's instruction to curb unauthorized anti-Japan rallies as a sign that China has begun to seek to mend fences. ''There was a clear tone (in Li's instruction) that the 2,000-year-long history of friendship between Japan and China should be treasured... We can share that idea,'' Koizumi said. (Kyodo)

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Sanzen'in unveils treasured Buddha statue

KYOTO, Japan - Yakushi, a statute of the Buddha of healing kept at Sanzen'in temple in Kyodo, is opened to the public for the first time in 1,200 years on Sept. 8. The wooden statute, which stands about 1.2 meters high, was craved by Saicho (767-822), the founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, during the Enryaku era (782-806). Sanzen'in said it opened the statue to the public in commemoration of the 1,200th anniversary of its foundation. (Kyodo)

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Fishing boats protest Isahaya Bay reclamation project

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fishermen aboard about 60 fishing boats demonstrate near some 300 steel gates erected on April 14 to separate fertile wetlands from Isahaya Bay, Nagasaki Prefecture, western Japan, as part of a land reclamation project. The photo, taken by a Kyodo News-chartered helicopter, shows a banner reading, ''Return our treasured sea.''

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Treasured Island (2007)

Alice Taglioni Film: Treasured Island; L'

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Treasured Island (2007)

Jean-Paul Rouve, Gerard Jugnot, Alice Taglioni & Vincent Rottiers Poster Film: Treasured Island; L'

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Replica of treasured doors shown at temple on World Heritage list

A pair of replica doors on the west side of the Hoodo Hall at Byodo-in Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, are shown to the press on Oct. 2, 2015, prior to their public display. The doors, designated as a national treasure by the central government, include a painting (L) on the back of one. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyoto temple on World Heritage list shows replica of treasured doors

Byodo-in Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, shows the press a pair of replica doors on the west side of its Hoodo Hall on Oct. 2, 2015, before their opening to the public from the following day. The doors are designated as a national treasure by the central government. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Priest of west Japan temple shows treasured Buddha statue

Ryushin Sugimoto, chief priest of the Mago-ji Buddhist temple on Sept. 15, 2015, in Takahama, Fukui Prefecture, holds a Buddha statue, designated by the Japanese government as an important cultural property. Over 30 temples in the Wakasa region of the western Japanese prefecture display treasured Buddha statues every autumn, drawing 25,000 visitors from across Japan last year, far more than 9,000 in 2012. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Empress Michiko visits 'Ashura' exhibition in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (2nd from R in front) views Ashura, one of the treasured sculptures made during the beginning to mid-seventh century, as she visits ''The National Treasure Ashura and Masterpieces from Kofukuji'' exhibition at the Tokyo National Museum on April 4. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)