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BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13) NEAR ARLES. BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF MONTMAJOUR, LISTED AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT. TWO MONASTIC SETS OF GOTHIC AND CLASSICAL NOVEL ART Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Provence

BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13) NEAR ARLES. BENEDICTINE ABBEY OF MONTMAJOUR, LISTED AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT. TWO MONASTIC SETS OF GOTHIC AND CLASSICAL NOVEL ART Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Yusuf Dursun/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Yusuf Dursun/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Saycan/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul

Fenerbahce v Galatasaray during the Turkish Cup, Quarter Final at Sukru Saracoglu, in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 2, 2025 . Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho reacts as Fenerbahce and Galatasaray players clash. A mass scuffle had broken out between both sets of players, with the referee sending three players off, two from Galatasaray, and after the final whistle Mourinho appeared to pinch Okan Buruk's nose who then fell dramatically to the ground. Photo by Murat Akbas/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rolex Paris Masters - Richard Gasquet 1st Round

French tennis player Richard Gasquet lost in the first round on his final appearance at the Rolex Paris Masters in Bercy before retiring on October 29, 2024. The Frenchman was eliminated in his opening match by Belgian Zizou Bergs, ranked 65th in the world, in two sets (6-3, 6-4) and 1h20. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese aid to Sri Lanka sets sail from Tianjin port

STORY: Chinese aid to Sri Lanka sets sail from Tianjin port SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cargo ship STORYLINE: A cargo ship carrying prefabricated components for 125 panel-built houses departed for Sri Lanka from north China's Tianjin port on Thursday. This move comes after the signing of cooperation documents between the China International Development Cooperation Agency and relevant departments of Sri Lanka on March 26 this year. The materials will be used for emergency humanitarian assistance, aiding economic recovery and improvement in standards of living in Sri Lanka. Two more batches of aid will be shipped from Tianjin port soon. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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China-developed deepwater gas field reports record gas, oil output

STORY: China-developed deepwater gas field reports record gas, oil output SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gas field STORYLINE: China's first independently-developed and built ultra-deepwater gas field, Shenhai Yihao, or Deep Sea No. 1, has recorded an accumulated natural gas output of over 8 billion cubic meters so far, with its oil output exceeding 800,000 cubic meters. The deepest of its kind in China, the Shenhai Yihao ultra-deepwater gas field began operation on June 25, 2021. According to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), its operator, the construction of the phase II project of Deep Sea No. 1, which aims to upgrade the gas field, is underway. Upon completion, it will control 23 deep-water gas wells and two sets of underwater production systems. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from China. (XHTV)

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Village cafe in NW China becomes hub for aspiring entrepreneurs

STORY: Village cafe in NW China becomes hub for aspiring entrepreneurs SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village cafe in NW China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUITING, Head of Two Tree Coffee in Liyukou Village, Xi'an 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG YU, Person-in-charge, Shaanxi Quancunren Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Xi'an Shaanxi, China Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Two Tree Coffee is more than just an average cafe. Founded by Wang Huiting, a doctoral graduate from Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, the cafe has evolved into a bustling hub for local entrepreneurship. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG HUITING, Founder of Two Tree Coffee in Liyukou Village, Xi'an "This space is multi-functional. It's a screening room during weekdays. On holidays, it lights up as a performance stage. Yet, what really sets it apart is its role as

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China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors

STORY: China-Cambodia intangible heritage exhibition enchants visitors SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 21, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KEO CHAN CHAIYUTH, Visitor STORYLINE: A China-Cambodia "Beauty of Intangible Heritage" exhibition kicked off in the Cambodian capital on Sunday, captivating hundreds of visitors. The 15-day exhibition showcased creative artworks including tea sets, book lights, bookmarks, and purple clay teapots painted with Bauhinia flowers, among others. At the opening ceremony, Chinese intangible cultural heritage inheritors presented the grand song of the Dong ethnic group to the audience, as Cambodian artists introduced Chapei Dang Veng, a long-necked, two-stringed lute. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HENG CHEAN Y, Visitor "I really like Chinese intangible cultural heritage properties because I can gain insight into their culture, history,

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580 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks

STORY: 580 pieces of relics retrieved from ancient shipwrecks DATELINE: Oct. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unearthed relics 2. various of archeologists conducting the mission STORYLINE: Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Haikou, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers carry cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, Oct. 10, 2023. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An archaeologist clears up a piece of cultural relic unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, Oct. 10, 2023. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA-ANCIENT SHIPWRECKS-RELICS (CN)

(231019) -- HAIKOU, Oct. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 10, 2023 shows cultural relics unearthed from ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea. Nearly 580 pieces (sets) of cultural relics have been unearthed from two ancient shipwrecks discovered in the South China Sea, according to the National Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday. The relics, which include porcelain, pottery, and timber, provide concrete evidence that the Chinese ancestors explored, utilized, and traded in the South China Sea, said the administration at a press conference. The two shipwrecks from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were found about 1,500 meters below sea level, it said, adding that they are an important witness of trade and cultural exchanges along the ancient Maritime Silk Road. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)