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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ecological Disaster Strikes Pengidam Village - Indonesia

Portrait of Agus Syahputra, 30, a resident of Pengidam Village, Bandar Pusaka, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, standing atop a 27-year-old palm tree that was uprooted after the flash flood triggered by Tropical Cyclone Senyar on December 19, 2025. Agus explained that the location was the remains of the village's public cemetery and a palm oil plantation that was now razed to the ground after previously being split off from Tamiang Hulu, which was adjacent to the river. Meanwhile, Agus was not yet aware of any permanent housing assistance (Huntap) from the Indonesian government. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Queensland On Alert As Cyclone Alfred Approaches

Hundreds of thousands of southeast Queensland residents have been warned to prepare for damaging winds, high tides, intense rainfall, and flash flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches.  The cyclone is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 system on Thursday, though the exact time and location remain uncertain.

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A glimpse into autonomous driving test ground in China's Hainan

STORY: A glimpse into autonomous driving test ground in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:11 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the test ground STORYLINE: Have a glimpse of an autonomous driving test ground in China's southern, tropical province of Hainan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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New species of saprophytic plant discovered in China's Hainan

STORY: New species of saprophytic plant discovered in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:12 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the saprophytic plant STORYLINE: A new species of saprophytic plant has recently been discovered on China's tropical island of Hainan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sanya, China. (XHTV)

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Death toll rises to 10 in Bangladesh as Cyclone Remal weakens

STORY: Death toll rises to 10 in Bangladesh as Cyclone Remal weakens SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of people fishing 2. various of affected areas 3. various of a local temporary shelter STORYLINE: At least 10 people were killed as Cyclone Remal slammed Bangladesh's coastlines and weakened to a tropical depression, said the country's State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman on Monday. "We've come to know that 10 people were killed in six coastal districts due to the cyclonic storm," the official told a press conference in capital Dhaka. Millions of people in 19 Bangladeshi districts have been affected by the powerful storm, he said, adding a total of 148,533 houses were fully or partially damaged. According to him, a mass evacuation of nearly one million people, hours before the cyclone made landfall on Sunday night, prevented a greater loss of life. Power supply was not res

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Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka

STORY: Explore iconic museums in Maldives, Sri Lanka SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Male/Colombo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maldives National Museum 2. various of Colombo National Museum STORYLINE: Embark on a tour to iconic museums in the Maldives and Sri Lanka on the occasion of International Museum Day, which fell on Saturday. The Maldives National Museum is located in Sultan Park in the capital city of Male. It was built by China in 2007. As a country near the equator in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives enjoys abundant marine resources. Various kinds of tropical fish, turtles and corals are on display. There are also exhibits reflecting the ancient Maldivians' life and religion. Notably, the museum houses several thousand pieces of porcelain, some of which are from China. In the early 15th century, renowned Chinese sailor Zheng He and his crew visited here several times, bringing Chinese heritage to the island. The Colombo National M

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Brunei holds National Day celebration

STORY: Brunei holds National Day celebration SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. the opening of the celebration and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah 2. parade formation of the celebration 3. celebration ends and participants leave STORYLINE: Brunei Darussalam on Saturday held a celebration to commemorate the 40th anniversary of independence. Parade and performances were held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam. Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah attended the celebration. The Southeast Asian country is renowned for its beautiful tropical landscapes, and abundant oil and natural gas resources. The Bruneian government has been committed to promoting economic diversification. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bandar Seri Begawan. (XHTV)

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Bryde's whales spotted preying on fish in China's Guangxi

STORY: Bryde's whales spotted preying on fish in China's Guangxi SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bryde's whale preying on fish STORYLINE: Bryde's whales were recently spotted preying on fish in the waters off south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Bryde's whales, a national first-class protected aquatic animal, are mainly found in tropical and subtropical waters. They are marked by three ridges in front of their blowhole, a dark grey back and a white or pink abdomen. From around every September to May of next year, the whales could be found foraging in the waters off Weizhou Island in Guangxi. Since 2016, more than 60 Bryde's whales have been identified in waters off Weizhou Island. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

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Chinese photovoltaic power generation project to improve Nauru's electricity supply

STORY: Chinese photovoltaic power generation project to improve Nauru's electricity supply SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photovoltaic power generation project 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU WEI, Project manager, China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. STORYLINE: A China-built photovoltaic power generation project in the southwest of the Pacific island country of Nauru is expected to be installed in July this year. According to the contractor China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd., the project will improve the electricity supply for local people and significantly reduce the cost of power generation. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU WEI, Project manager, China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. "At present, Nauru mainly relies on diesel power generation. It is costly, and its emission gases pollute the environment. Nauru enjoys a tropical rainforest climate. It's very hot all year round and is endowed with sufficient light h

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Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists

STORY: Nauru tourism practitioner hopes for more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 19, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:50 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) 3. various of a store in Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 18, 2024) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BERLYN, Personal assistant to general manager of Menen Hotel Nauru (shooting time: Jan. 19, 2024) STORYLINE: Nauru, an island country in the Central Pacific. It has a land area of 21.1 square km, and a population of about 13,000. The country attracts tourists with its beautiful tropical scenery and unique customs. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARMAINE SCOTTY, Nauru's Minister for Health, Internal Affairs "Tourism is very new in Nauru, we're hoping to promote it." Nauru has announced that it recognizes the one-China principle and had severed "diplomatic relations"

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Rural areas in China's Xinjiang develop Australian freshwater crayfish farming

STORY: Rural areas in China's Xinjiang develop Australian freshwater crayfish farming SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: KASHGAR, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian freshwater crayfish in the aquaculture base 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MUBAREK ABULAITI, Villager of Dunbag Township, Shache County, Xinjiang 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YUNFENG, Head of aquaculture base of Dunbag Township, Shache County, Xinjiang 4. various of Australian freshwater crayfish in the aquaculture base STORYLINE: Australian freshwater crayfish, originally from the tropical regions of northern Australia, is often cultivated in the eastern coastal provinces of China after being introduced into the country. In recent years, Shache County, in China's Xinjiang, has begun to explore the development of aquaculture. In the water-rich Dunbag Township, an aquaculture base has been set up for Australian freshwater crayfish, crabs, and various fish. Before New Year's D

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Exhibitors at agricultural fair in China eager to tap Chinese market potential

STORY: Exhibitors at agricultural fair in China eager to tap Chinese market potential SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Haikou, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HENRY ROBERTSON, Australian Exhibitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani Exhibitor STORYLINE: The 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Fair is held from Dec. 14 to 17 in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Exhibits of the event mainly include fruits and vegetables, grain and oil, and aquatic products. Some international exhibitors at the fair have expressed their eagerness to expand their products into the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HENRY ROBERTSON, Australian Exhibitor "It's enormous, but I think we as a country in Australia, we need to understand a lot more about the consumer market. The quality expectation is ex

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Cambodian officials expect more agricultural cooperation with China

STORY: Cambodian officials expect more agricultural cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the agriculture fair 2. various of the Cambodian booth and exhibits 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SVAY NAKRY, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HEAN VANHAN, Secretary of State, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia 5. various of the agriculture fair STORYLINE: The 26th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Products Winter Fair on Thursday opened in China's Hainan. Cambodian officials attending an agriculture fair in China said they look forward to more agricultural cooperation between the two countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SVAY NAKRY, Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia "As a guest of honor country, we delighted to bring with us 6 private companies who are very interested in tie-up with Hainane

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Arab diplomatic envoys expect more China-Arab cooperation

STORY: Arab diplomatic envoys expect more China-Arab cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:44 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation of diplomatic envoys visiting Hainan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASSEM HANAFI, Ambassador of Egypt to China 3. various of the delegation of diplomatic envoys visiting Hainan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MILIA JABBOUR, Ambassador of Lebanon to China 5. various of the delegation of diplomatic envoys visiting Hainan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): OMER MOHAMED AHMED SIDDIG, Ambassador of Sudan to China 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ASSEM HANAFI, Ambassador of Egypt to China STORYLINE: A delegation of diplomatic envoys from 20 Arab countries on Thursday concluded a four-day visit to South China's Hainan, hailing China's achievements in free trade port construction, tropical agriculture, space technology, and ecological civilization. After visiting Damao village in Sanya, a rural destination famous for ecotouri

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India exports 47.98 mln USD mangoes during April-August

STORY: India exports 47.98 mln USD mangoes during April-August DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Shot of India gate 2. Shots of mangoes market 3. Shots of varieties of mangoes STORYLINE: India has witnessed a significant growth in the export of mangoes in the first five months of the current 2023-24 fiscal year by exporting the tropical fruit worth 47.98 million U.S. dollars, officials said Friday. This is 19 percent higher than the previous fiscal year's value of 40.33 million U.S. dollars during the same period (April to August). According to the government, India has also achieved grand success in the export of Indian mangoes to the United States by registering a growth of 19 percent in comparison to the previous fiscal year. India also expanded its mango exports to 41 countries and regions, exploring new markets in Iran, Mauritius, the Czech Republic and Nigeria. India celebrates its national Mango Day on July 22 every year. According to Ind

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Tracing Belt and Road stories along China-Laos Railway in Yunnan

STORY: Tracing Belt and Road stories along China-Laos Railway in Yunnan DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:08:40 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANTHARANGSONE PHOMSANH, Lao student at Kunming University of Science and Technology 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHUANCHAI PONGSAI, Thai agronomist with CP Seeds Tropical International Maize R&D Center 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LAMPHONE THIPMALA, Lao student at Kunming Railway Vocational and Technical College 4. various of the China-Laos Railway and passengers 5. various of street views of Kunming 6. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING 7. various of the China-Laos Railway and passengers 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YANG JINGWEN, Head of Kunming South Railway Station, China Railway Kunming Bureau Group Co., Ltd. 9. various of the Kunming cargo terminal 10. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG AIPING 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XU CHAO, Deputy general manager of China United International Rail Containers Co., Ltd. (CRIntermodal) Ku

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Fruit trade flourishes amid growing China-ASEAN cooperation

STORY: Fruit trade flourishes amid growing China-ASEAN cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: PINGXIANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pingxiang Port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG ZIYAO, Owner of a durian e-commerce company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG ZHENGBO, CEO of Guangxi Yunduoduo Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Connected with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by land and sea, China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has built closer economic ties with ASEAN countries amid China's wider opening-up. At Pingxiang Port, which borders Vietnam, trucks from both countries line up for customs clearance. Through the checkpoint, tonnes of durians, mangosteens and other tropical fruits arrive in China and will be distributed across the country. As the vast majority of durians sold in the Chinese market are imported from Southeast Asia, the "king of fruits" has emerged as a prominent symbol of the booming China-ASEAN cooperation and

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China's island resort deploys low-carbon district cooling in hotels, shops

STORY: China's island resort deploys low-carbon district cooling in hotels, shops DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sanya 2. various of the cooling network 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG BO, General manager of EDF Changfeng (Sanya) Energy Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUOYANG, Secretary-general of Hainan's Hotel Engineering Association STORYLINE: Sanya, a resort city on China's tropical island of Hainan, has replaced air conditioners with a centralized supply of cold water in several high-end hotels and duty-free shops, raising new prospects for a greener solution. The district cooling system produces and sends out chilled water from a central source to cool multiple buildings in an area. This kind of system enjoys economies of scale and optimized central management, making it much more energy-efficient than individual air conditioners. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG BO, General Manager of EDF Changfeng (Sanya) En

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Panda brothers' 10th birthday party in S. China's Hainan

STORY: Panda brothers' 10th birthday party in S. China's Hainan DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of panda brothers having their 10th birthday party STORYLINE: With cakes, gifts and panda fans, panda brothers Gonggong and Shunshun had their grand 10th birthday party on Sunday at Hainan Tropical Wildlife Park and Botanical Garden in Haikou. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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Over 880,000 residents of Fujian affected by Typhoon Doksuri

STORY: Over 880,000 residents of Fujian affected by Typhoon Doksuri DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of typhoon-hit areas 2. various of rescue efforts STORYLINE: More than 880,000 residents of east China's Fujian Province have been affected by Typhoon Doksuri, which made landfall in the province on Friday morning. Typhoon Doksuri landed on the coast of Jinjiang City, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain. It moved to Jiangxi Province on Friday night, where it gradually weakened into a tropical storm. The Fujian provincial flood control and drought relief headquarters on Saturday said that, as of 8:00 a.m. Saturday, 354,400 people had been evacuated. More than 6,333 hectares of farmlands in Fujian have been affected, with over 151 hectares suffering complete crop failure. Official meteorological forecasts show that heavy rainfall will continue in many parts of Fujian. Six local observation stations have recorded their hi

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Indonesia In Pictures

A military personnel seen used Compass while search and rescue the location of the Cassa 212-200 airplane tragedy which crashed inside the tropical rainforest of the Gunung Leuser National Park area in North Sumatra, on September 30, 2011. The local Search and Rescue Agency stated that four crew members and twelve passengers, including two babies, died on the spot, while the plane belonging to the Nusantara Buana Air (NBA) airline was destroyed at the front, both wings were broken and the tail of the plane was still stuck in a tree. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia In Pictures

Military personnels seen while resting in a river during search and rescue the location of the Cassa 212-200 airplane tragedy which crashed inside the tropical rainforest of the Gunung Leuser National Park area in North Sumatra, on September 30, 2011. The local Search and Rescue Agency stated that four crew members and twelve passengers, including two babies, died on the spot, while the plane belonging to the Nusantara Buana Air (NBA) airline was destroyed at the front, both wings were broken and the tail of the plane was still stuck in a tree. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exploring Solomon Islands

STORY: Exploring Solomon Islands DATELINE: July 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Honiara 2. STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Honiara Central Market 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Local residents 5. various of the sports stadium 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TERRY ALE, Local engineer STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YUNQI, Xinhua correspondent "The Solomon Islands is one of the most unfamiliar gems in Oceania. Consisting of nearly 1,000 tropical islands scattered across the Southwestern Pacific, it offers some of the world's best natural sceneries and travel experiences. Today we have arrived at Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, to explore the beauty and distinct culture of this unique country." The Solomon Islands, with a population of about 700,000, boasts a rich variety of fauna and flora. Its remote location has helped preserve its pristine beauty, making it a sanctuary for nature enthusiasts and adventure see

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Taiwan orchard owner benefits from opportunities of mainland

STORY: Taiwan orchard owner benefits from opportunities of mainland DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the orchard 2 SOUNDBITE (Chinese) SOONG JYH-PING, Orchard owner STORYLINE: Soong Jyh-Ping has been running a sightseeing orchard in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. Born and raised in China's Taiwan, he came to the mainland to pursue a career in 2000 and started his farm in Fujian in 2013. He said he has found great business opportunities amid the rural revitalization drive on the mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) SOONG JYH-PING, Orchard owner "I planned to do something related to leisure agriculture, so I decided to build an orchard that can be harvested all year round. So visitors can pick at least two or three kinds of fruits whenever they come. So I have planted more than 20 varieties of fruits in the orchard. I choose Xiamen for its climate. It's suitable for growing tropical fruits. We also speak the same dialect. From the cen

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Italian lecturer hopes to be bridge of exchange between China, Italy

STORY: Italian lecturer hopes to be bridge of exchange between China, Italy DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:04 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Italian lecturer Natan Colombo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NATAN COLOMBO, Italian lecturer, Hainan Tropical Ocean University STORYLINE: Italian lecturer Natan Colombo, who has lived in China for 10 years, said that he wants to be a bridge of exchange between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (English): NATAN COLOMBO, Italian lecturer, Hainan Tropical Ocean University "I'm Dr. Natan Colombo. I come from Italy. For the past 10 years, I have been living, studying and working in China. I think Hainan is dynamic because of the fast development and economic growth. Then Hainan has a wonderful climate and Hainan people are very friendly. Hainan is very attractive, not only for companies and enterprises but also for tourists. I love my job and I have always loved working in an academic environment. I am committed to facilitating the coopera

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Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island

STORY: Guardian of tropical marine ranch in south China island DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Wuzhizhou Island 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG AIMIN, Former professor, Hainan University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG FENGGUO, Manager of Ocean Department, Wuzhizhou Island Resort "I'm Wang Fengguo, 41 years old. I work for the Wuzhizhou Island Resort and I'm mainly in charge of works related to marine protection." In the past, when we swam underwater, we could see schools of fish, at least once in a few days. But from 2009, the number of fish started to decrease. I felt sad about that." The butterfly-shaped Wuzhizhou Island, a national-level tourist attraction, is located in Haitang Bay, south China's Hainan Province. In 2010, Wuzhizhou Isl

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Towards Mt. Qomolangma: departing the base camp

STORY: Towards Mt. Qomolangma: departing the base camp DATELINE: May 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:07 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mt. Qomolangma base camp 2. various of the scientific researchers 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG JIAN, Associate researcher at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, CAS 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU TAO, Researcher at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, CAS 6. various of the paleontological team STORYLINE: At an altitude of 5,200 meters, the Mt. Qomolangma mountaineering base camp in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has seen numerous departures of climbers who want to attain the world's highest peak. The recent one is of a group of Chinese scientific researchers. Since the end of April, a total of 170 scientists have been conducting research on water, ecology and human activities around the Mt. Qomolangma region. Zhao Huabiao, a researcher with the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research under the Chinese Academy of Scien

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Southeast Asian durian sales rise in China's Guangxi as durian season arrives

STORY: Southeast Asian durian sales rise in China's Guangxi as durian season arrives DATELINE: May 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the production of durians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI ZIBIN, Supermarket manager in Nanning 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG ZELIN, Consumer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE YAN, General Manager of Sam's in Nanning 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GUAN CAIXIA, Durian merchant 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): MO JIAMING, General manager, Guangxi Youyuan Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: As a well-known tropical fruit, durian has won countless fans in China due to its unique flavor. Thanks to its proximity to Southeast Asian countries and smooth operation of cross-border transportation, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has witnessed soaring sales as durian season has come. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI ZIBIN, Supermarket manager in Nanning "The sales are quite good. Durians from various producing areas are enter

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Tropical Cyclone Freddy dominates Labor Day speeches in Malawi

STORY: Tropical Cyclone Freddy dominates Labor Day speeches in Malawi DATELINE: May 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rally 2. various of the podium 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President 4. various of the event 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): REBECCA ADDA-DONTOH, UN resident coordinator in Malawi STORYLINE: Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has said the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Freddy are far from over. He said that the southern African country needs an additional 700 billion Kwacha (about 683 Million U.S. dollars) for recovery and reconstruction alone. According to the President, it is estimated that damage and losses caused by the cyclone exceed 500 million U.S. dollars. Workers in Malawi rallied Monday like fellow counterparts across the world to mark the International Workers' Day. In Lilongwe, large crowds gathered at Masintha Ground under the theme "Natural Disasters a Threat to Livelihoods and Decent Work: Creating D

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Refrigerated freight train helps deliver fruits from Southeast Asia to China

STORY: Refrigerated freight train helps deliver fruits from Southeast Asia to China DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the refrigerated freight train 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIANG TIANJI, Head of a Thai fruit company STORYLINE: A cross-border refrigerated freight train carrying 212 tonnes of Thai durian, mangosteen and other tropical fruits arrived at Pingxiang port in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Tuesday. After arriving at Pingxiang, which borders Vietnam, these fresh seasonal fruits will be distributed across China by road transport later. With eight refrigerated containers, the new freight line formally launched between China and Vietnam on Monday has greatly improved efficiency of cross-border trade and guaranteed the quality of goods. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIANG TIANJI, Head of a Thai fruit company "Freshness is the first priority in fruit transportation. The train with consistent refrigeration is quite suitable

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Chinese firm signs pact to promote agricultural tech cooperation with Laos

STORY: Chinese firm signs pact to promote agricultural tech cooperation with Laos DATELINE: April 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of signing ceremony STORYLINE: A Chinese company and a research institution signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Lao government on Friday to promote agricultural cooperation in the Lao capital Vientiane. The MoU on tropical agricultural science and technology was signed between Yangguang Jiarun (Laos) Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. and South Subtropical Crops Research Institute under the Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, and the Department of Agriculture of the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Xie Fei, the general manager of the Yangguang Jiarun, told Xinhua on Saturday that under the framework of the MoU, all involved parties will collaborate to deepen cooperation on agricultural science and technology, with the aim to accelerate the application of research on the entire tropical

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Cyclone Freddy intensifies cholera risks in Malawi camps

STORY: Cyclone Freddy intensifies cholera risks in Malawi camps DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cyclone Freddy hit areas 2. various of disaster management officials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIC MWANDIRA, Nsanje District Commissioner 3. various of survivors 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chichewa): HERBERT KAIMFA, Local official STORYLINE: The devastation by Tropical Cyclone Freddy is exposing major health risks in the hardest-hit southern African countries, amid the ongoing and exacerbated cholera outbreaks across the continent. Dominic Mwandira, Nsanje District Commissioner in Malawi, said cholera has already been recorded in the district. He said his office is alert and that immediate action was needed to tackle the problem. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DOMINIC MWANDIRA, Nsanje District Commissioner "There has been one reported case of cholera here in which case as I go back to the office, I will link with the director of health to make sur

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Int'l agricultural cooperation bear fruit in China's Hainan

STORY: Int'l agricultural cooperation bear fruit in China's Hainan DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: QIONGHAI, China CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the pilot zone 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG QIAO, General manager, Hainan Grand Modern Agriculture Development Co. Ltd STORYLINE: Agricultural cooperation between China and the world has borne fruit at a tropical fruit tree planting base in Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG QIAO, General manager, Hainan Grand Modern Agriculture Development Co. Ltd "Our base has imported more than 500 varieties of tropical fruits worldwide, including South America, Central America, Southeast Asia and Africa. Among them, 350 varieties have adapted to the environment here and can be successfully grown locally. Meanwhile, we work with many countries on developing and introducing fruit varieties. We exchange new technologies, including how to process fruits after picking. We carry out comprehensive cooperation a

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Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise

STORY: Malawi Cyclone Freddy death toll continues to rise DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: BLANTYRE, Malawi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of areas affected by the cyclone 2. various of Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), speaking to the press 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) 4. various of the funeral 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAZARUS CHAKWERA, Malawian President STORYLINE: The death toll from the devastating tropical cyclone Freddy in Malawi continues to rise, according to Charles Kalemba, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA). In his regular update on Thursday evening, Kalemba reported that the death toll was at 326, but the number was still rising. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES KALEMBA, Commissioner for the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) "Tropical cyclone Freddy induced flooding, strong w

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Chrysanthemums blooming in tropical city in China's Hainan

STORY: Chrysanthemums blooming in tropical city in China's Hainan DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of chrysanthemums 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN SHIFENG, Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University 3. various of chrysanthemums 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN SHIFENG, Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University 5. various of chrysanthemums STORYLINE: Hundreds of thousands of chrysanthemums are in full bloom in a vast field in Sanya, a tropical city in China's Hainan Province. Chrysanthemums, which usually blossom in autumn, are mostly planted in China's northern and central regions where the temperatures suit their growth best. Since 2021, a research team has been growing certain types of the flower in Sanya, trying to build an industrial chain of chrysanthemum farming here. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN SHIFENG, Sanya Institute of Nanjing Agricultural University "There is no frost in Hainan throughout the

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Intelligent agricultural system helps farms grow tropical fruits in NE China

STORY: Intelligent agricultural system helps farms grow tropical fruits in NE China DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: QIQIHAR, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of greenhouses STORYLINE: An intelligent agricultural system enables tropical fruits to grow in extremely cold areas. The system precisely controls the temperature, light and humidity inside the greenhouses. It has boosted development of modern agriculture and increased incomes for local farmers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Qiqihar, China. (XHTV)

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China aims to build world's largest national park system

STORY: China aims to build world's largest national park system DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sanjiangyuan National Park 2. various of the Giant Panda National Park 3. various of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park 4. various of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park 5. various of the Wuyishan National Park 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG JINCHENG, Director of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park administration 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FAN DEXING, Tea farmer 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TIAN JUNLIANG, Deputy director, Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration Bureau 9. various of Chinese national parks STORYLINE: The Sanjiangyuan National Park The Giant Panda National Park The Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park The Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park The Wuyishan National Park These are the first five national parks that have been established to better protect wildlife species and their

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Beautiful view of Kuwait City after rainfall

STORY: Beautiful view of Kuwait City after rainfall DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views with beautiful sky in Kuwait City STORYLINE: After a wave of temperature drop and rainfall, a beautiful view of clear sky and white clouds appeared in Kuwait City, a place with a tropical desert climate. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed

STORY: Philippine durian growers eye more income as durian exports to China allowed DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the durians 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City 3. various of the durians being processed 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CANDELARIO MICULOB, Former head of Davao City's Durian Planters Association STORYLINE: China allowed the importation of Philippine durians on Wednesday, a step to further expand agricultural cooperation between the two countries. Known as the Philippines' durian capital, Davao City looks to seize this opportunity as the city produces nearly 80 percent of all durians in the tropical country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tagalog): JOMAR ABDON, Staff member of durian processing plant in Davao City "For us farmers, it is better to have our produce exported. It will bring more income to farmers. More people, especially the farmers, will benefit from the proceeds. By exporting

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C919 jetliner arrives in south China's tropical island

STORY: C919 jetliner arrives in south China's tropical island DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the plane STORYLINE: China's C919 large passenger jet landed at an airport in Haikou on Monday, as a part of its 100-hour aircraft validation flight process. The C919 is China's first homegrown large jetliner. The first such aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines last month. The C919 started its airline validation flight in late December. The testing process will comprehensively verify the reliability of the C919 with commercial operation in mind -- with the aim of ensuring its safety and efficiency. The validation flight will last until mid-February and the aircraft is expected to be put into commercial operation by China Eastern Airlines in the spring of this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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Xi's vision for national parks

STORY: Xi's vision for national parks DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese national parks 2. shot of Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a keynote speech via video link at COP15 meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JINPING, Chinese President 4. various of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park 5. various of the Hainan gibbons 6. shot of Xi visiting a tropical rainforest national park to learn about efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity in Wuzhishan, Hainan 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG JINCHENG, Director of Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park administration 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WEI FULIANG, Hainan gibbon monitor 9. various of the Wuyishan National Park 10. various of tea gardens in Wuyishan 11. shot of Xi learning about local efforts to develop the tea industry while visiting an eco-friendly tea garden 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): FAN DEXING, Tea farmer of Yanzike tea garden 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (

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National park in China's Hainan makes progress in protecting biodiversity

STORY: National park in China's Hainan makes progress in protecting biodiversity DATELINE: Dec. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan's national park 2. various of Hainan gibbons 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZONGZHU, Chief engineer of Hainan Academy of Forestry STORYLINE: Hainan's national park, covering 4,269 square km, is home to China's most concentrated and well-preserved tropical rainforests. The park is also the only habitat of Hainan gibbons, a rare primate. Many wildlife that had long disappeared are returning to their homes thanks to the park. The Hainan gibbon population has been restored to 36 on the island, while nine plant species have been newly discovered in the park's range. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZONGZHU, Chief engineer of Hainan Academy of Forestry "The Hainan gibbons' population has increased from 7 to 9 in the 1970s to 36 today. Since the establishment of the park, 28 other new species have been discovered, further incre

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Chinese village boasts volcano-themed tourism

STORY: Chinese village boasts volcano-themed tourism DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. various of SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG JIE, Village official STORYLINE: With more than 800 years of history, a Chinese village in the southern tropical island of Hainan boasts tourist spots made of lava rocks. Local authorities have paid much attention to the protection of Sanqing Village, which was put on a national list of traditional villages in 2014. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG JIE, Village official "Our village is protected well and developing tourist industry is a good way to increase farmers' income. We started to explore village tourism in 2012. Before that, the average annual income per capita was about 4,000 yuan (about 565 U.S. dollars). In terms of rural revitalization, especially industrial development, the most important thing for traditional villages like ours is preservation. We need to protect the natural resources well

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Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan

STORY: Pandan leaf planting gains popularity in China's Hainan DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: WANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China 2. various of pandan plants 3. various of pandan cakes 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MRS ZHU, Tourist 5. various of pandan plants 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG YOUPING, Villager, Qiaobei Village, Wanning 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHU ZHONG, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHEN DERAN, Vice director, Wanning Bureau for Rural Revitalization STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAN SHUMIN, Owner of Xinglong Nanyang Flavor, Wanning, Hainan Province, China "This is an Indonesian dessert. It's usually eaten with coconut juice, ice and sugar. These are the traditional pandan seven-layer cakes. These are pandan rainbow rolls. These are pandan crystal cake. These are pandan rice dumplings. These are my favorite pandan