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China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives attend the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives attend the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives attend the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Victoria Woodards, mayor of Tacoma, speaks during the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives attend the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S.-WASHINGTON STATE-TACOMA-CHINA-SISTER CITIES-SUMMIT

(240719) -- TACOMA (U.S.), July 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives attend the sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit in Tacoma, Washington State, the United States, on July 19, 2024. The sixth U.S.-China Sister Cities Summit was held Friday in Tacoma, a port city in western U.S. state of Washington, aimed at deepening friendship and strengthening sub-national exchanges between the two countries. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese garden reflects deep bond between Chongqing, Seattle

STORY: Chinese garden reflects deep bond between Chongqing, Seattle SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an event celebrating the 41st anniversary of the sister city relationship between China's Chongqing and Seattle in the United States 2. various of the Seattle Chinese Garden 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAIGE MILLER, Vice-president of the Seattle Chinese Garden STORYLINE: June 3 marks the 41st anniversary of the sister city relationship between China's Chongqing and Seattle in the United States. The Seattle Chinese Garden reflects the deep bond between the two cities. Chongqing and Seattle became sister cities in 1983. Five years later, the two cities decided to commemorate their friendship by building a Chongqing-style garden in Seattle. The garden opened to the public in 2011 and serves as a place for Americans to learn about China. The Seattle Chinese Garden remains the only Chongqing-style garde

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Moon Festival celebrated in Basel

STORY: Moon Festival celebrated in Basel DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU QIN, Vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Association Council 2. various of the Basel Moon Festival STORYLINE: Though the full moon is still a week away, the square of Munsterplatz at central Basel, in northwest Switzerland, has already filled with crowds celebrating the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Moon Festival in China. People from the canton of Basel, other Swiss regions and even border cities of France and Germany flocked to the ancient square on Saturday to enjoy a taste of the Chinese folk festival, a tradition set up 15 years ago. According to Xu Qin, vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Association Council, the city has started to celebrate the Moon Festival since 2009, two years after Basel became the sister city of Shanghai. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XU QIN, Vice president of the Basel Moon Festival Associat

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Chengdu Primary School in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A father and his child are seen by a fountain in Montpellier, France, July 17, 2023. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Sun and Immortal Bird Gold Ornament is seen on the dome of the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province on March 10, 2022. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 19, 2023 shows the stadium for the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade and other sports venues at Dong'an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows a residential building called Arbre blanc in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Fountain of the Three Graces at Place de la Comedie in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 4, 2021 shows a city view of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Shen Jun/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 20, 2021 shows the Panda Tower in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Xiangsheng/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows a night view in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Jiang Xiaoyi/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Montpellier Arc de Triomphe in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 21, 2021 shows a view of Jiaozi park and a financial center in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Du Ruijia/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Chengdu Primary School in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 25, 2021 shows the Jincheng Lake Park in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Du Ning/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 18, 2023 shows the Place de l'Europe in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sight-seeing vehicle runs on a street in Montpellier, France, July 19, 2023. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Fountain of the Three Graces at Place de la Comedie in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 17, 2023 shows the Aqueduc Saint-Clément at Promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier, France. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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CHINA-CHENGDU-FRANCE-MONTPELLIER-FRIENDSHIP (CN)

(230721) -- BEIJING, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 27, 2021 shows a night view in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The Chengdu Universiade is just around the corner, and college athletes from all over the world will gather in Chengdu to strive for their dreams. Chengdu has many sister cities around the world. In 1981, Chengdu and Montpellier of France became the first pair of sister cities of the two countries. In 2011, the Montpellier Chengdu Primary School and the Chengdu Montpellier Primary School were built in Montpellier and Chengdu respectively to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of sister cities relationship between the two cities. (Photo by Zhang Yan/Xinhua)

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50th anniversary of Tianjin-Kobe sister city relationship celebrated

STORY: 50th anniversary of Tianjin-Kobe sister city relationship celebrated DATELINE: June 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:20 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration in Tianjin, China STORYLINE: A ceremony was held in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Saturday in celebration of the 50th anniversary of its sister city relationship with Kobe, Japan. On June 24, 1973, Tianjin and Kobe signed a sister city agreement, which was the first of this kind in China. The two cities have maintained frequent exchanges and cooperation in various areas such as port logistics, medical and health care, urban greening, culture and sports. During the COVID-19 pandemic, both cities donated anti-pandemic supplies to each other. As part of the celebration, a photo exhibition featuring the exchanges and friendship between Tianjin and Kobe over the decades drew many visitors. Zhang Gong, mayor of Tianjin, said in a congratulatory letter that the two cities formed a wide-ranging

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Dragon boat festival boosts exchanges between Australian, Chinese cities

STORY: Dragon boat festival boosts exchanges between Australian, Chinese cities DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:01 LOCATION: DARWIN, Australia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KON VATSKALIS, Lord mayor of Darwin STORYLINE: The first Darwin International Dragon Boat Festival opened in the Australian city of Darwin on Sunday, promoting sports and cultural exchanges between Australian and Chinese cities. The two-day festival includes a dragon boat race on Sunday and the Darwin International Trade Show on Monday. SOUNDBITE (English): KON VATSKALIS, Lord mayor of Darwin "This event will bring people from different nationalities and different countries together. My idea with our sister city is how can we work together? How can we find what unite us, not what divide us? And culture and getting together unite us." Three teams from Australia and two teams from China's Guangzhou and Qingdao, respectively, participated in the 200m r

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Tokyo enlists New York support in Olympic bid

NEW YORK, United States - Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose (L) holds a T-shirt to promote Tokyo's 2020 Summer Olympics bid during a press conference in New York on April 16, 2013. Inose said, after meeting with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, that the two sister cities will cooperate to realize the Tokyo bid.

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Memorial mass in Italy for Japan disaster victims

CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy - A mass is held at a church in Civitavecchia, central Italy, on Oct. 11, 2011 to commemorate the victims of the March quake and tsunami disaster in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, as an event marking the 40th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between the two cities.

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Kyoto holds Jidai Matsuri festival

KYOTO, Japan - About 2,000 people dressed in historical costume to celebrate Kyoto's 1,100-year history as Japan's ancient capital (794-1867) parade through the city's streets to mark the annual Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Eras) on Oct. 22. Guests from the Italian city of Florence joined the procession for the first time to mark the 40th anniversary of the signing of a sister-city pact between the two cities.

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Malta's Marsaskala, China's Dujiangyan sign sister city agreement

STORY: Malta's Marsaskala, China's Dujiangyan sign sister city agreement DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ceremony 2. various of Zhang Yadan 3. various of Mario Calleja STORYLINE: Marsaskala, a seaside town in the southeast of Malta, and Dujiangyan, a city in China's southwestern Sichuan Province, signed a sister city agreement on Wednesday. At the ceremony, Zhang Yadan, mayor of Dujiangyan, said he expected the two cities to build a platform for exchanges and cooperation together, to complement each other's strengths and to reach a mutually beneficial outcome. Mario Calleja, mayor of Marsaskala, said he expected the agreement to open up further opportunities for exchanges in the areas of culture, tourism and education. The two cities have collaborated efficiently since October 2019, when they signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) on establishing friendly relations. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of dip

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Yangon hosts Fukuoka to promote sister city ties

Members of the Japan Marvelous Drummers perform at the Fukuoka-Yangon Festival 2017 in Yangon on Nov. 3, 2017, to celebrate the first anniversary of the two cities' sister relationship. (NNA/Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokohama opens office in Mumbai, its 3rd abroad

Officials and guests attend a launch ceremony for the Yokohama municipal government's office in Mumbai, western India, on Nov. 19, 2015. It is Yokohama's third overseas office. The two cities have held sister ties since 1965. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyoto holds Jidai Matsuri festival

KYOTO, Japan - About 2,000 people dressed in historical costume to celebrate Kyoto's 1,100-year history as Japan's ancient capital (794-1867) parade through the city's streets to mark the annual Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Eras) on Oct. 22. Guests from the Italian city of Florence joined the procession for the first time to mark the 40th anniversary of the signing of a sister-city pact between the two cities. (Kyodo)

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Memorial mass in Italy for Japan disaster victims

CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy - A mass is held at a church in Civitavecchia, central Italy, on Oct. 11, 2011 to commemorate the victims of the March quake and tsunami disaster in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, as an event marking the 40th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between the two cities. (Kyodo)