XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris watch the Independence Day fireworks display at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 4, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his intention to drop out of the presidential race, after a growing number of Democrats expressed concerns over his viability in the election since a disastrous debate performance late last month. In another post, Biden said he wants to offer his full support and endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee of the Democratic Party this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers protest during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers throw tomatoes during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers protest during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers throw tomatoes during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers throw tomatoes during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Tractorade Called By Agricultural Organizations - Granada

Farmers throw tomatoes during the tractorada in the center of Granada. On March 22, 2024, in Granada (Andalusia, Spain). Hundreds of farmers convened by the agricultural organizations Asaja, COAG, UPA and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias, have started a tractorada to demand measures for the viability of agricultural and livestock farms. Photo by Alex Camara/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

China achieves breakthrough in ocean thermal energy power generation

STORY: China achieves breakthrough in ocean thermal energy power generation DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the device STORYLINE: Chinese scientists and engineers have completed an offshore test of an ocean thermal energy electricity generation device in the South China Sea. The 20 kW device, developed chiefly by the Guangzhou Marine Geological Survey (GMGS) under direct control of the China Geological Survey, has returned to Guangzhou, capital city of the southern Guangdong Province, after the test was completed. During the test, the device generated electricity for four hours and 47 minutes, reaching a maximum power output of 16.4 kW. "This offshore test verified the theoretical viability of the indigenously-developed ocean thermal energy power generation system, as well as its practicability, marking a crucial step in China's journey to develop and harness ocean thermal energy, from the land test stage to offsh

Chinese Luban Workshop launched in Ghana

STORY: Chinese Luban Workshop launched in Ghana DATELINE: June 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:19 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINFRED NII OKAI HAMMOND, Ghanaian Ambassador to China 3. various of participants 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LU KUN, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana STORYLINE: China launched a workshop in Ghana on Friday to provide training courses on agriculture for people in the West African country. The Luban Workshop was named after the ancient Chinese craftsman Lu Ban, with the aim of providing vocational skills training for local people. The workshop, jointly established by China's Liaoning Agricultural Technical College and Ghana's University of Energy and Natural Resources, is expected to inject new viability into Ghana's agriculture development, Zhang Zhengli, president of the Chinese college, said at an inauguration ceremony held in Accra, Ghana's capital. Ghanaian Ambassador to China Winfred Nii Okai Hammond com

NPB inconclusive on viability of Rakuten, Livedoor

NPB inconclusive on viability of Rakuten, Livedoor

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Nippon Professional Baseball's executive committee panel speaks at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 26 after their inconclusive meeting on the applications filed by Internet-related companies Rakuten Inc. and Livedoor Co. to create a new baseball team in Sendai. The panel gave a progress report on the screenings of the two companies but has not revealed any concrete conclusions on whether either company is fit to establish a team next season.

Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia

STORY: Chinese automaker Chery to look at viability of opening new factory in Spain's Catalonia DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a delegation of Chery at the entrance to the building of the Foment del Treball Business Association in Barcelona 2. various of the signing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Chery delegation 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YIN TONGYUE, Chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. 6. various of the Chery delegation and businessmen from Barcelona leaving 7. a presentation of Chery brand models and the manufacturing plant (file) STORYLINE: A delegation from Chinese car manufacturer Chery arrived in Barcelona on Monday to look into the viability of opening a new factory in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia. The delegation was led by Yin Tongyue, chairman and CEO of Chery Holding Group Co., Ltd. Yin signed an understandi

Drone delivery test on southwestern Japan islands

Drone delivery test on southwestern Japan islands

A drone carrying merchandise takes off from Amami-Oshima Island in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima on June 29, 2022, to fly to a tiny inhabited island, part of the town of Setouchi in the prefecture, in a test to check the viability of delivering goods in the event of disasters and the cancellation of regular ferry services.

Drone delivery test on southwestern Japan islands

Drone delivery test on southwestern Japan islands

A drone arrives on a tiny inhabited island, part of the southwestern Japan town of Setouchi in Kagoshima Prefecture, on June 29, 2022, after leaving Amami-Oshima Island in the prefecture to test the viability of delivering merchandise in the event of disasters and the cancellation of regular ferry services.

NPB inconclusive on viability of Rakuten, Livedoor

NPB inconclusive on viability of Rakuten, Livedoor

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Nippon Professional Baseball's executive committee panel speaks at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Oct. 26 after their inconclusive meeting on the applications filed by Internet-related companies Rakuten Inc. and Livedoor Co. to create a new baseball team in Sendai. The panel gave a progress report on the screenings of the two companies but has not revealed any concrete conclusions on whether either company is fit to establish a team next season. (Kyodo)

Asia-Pacific ministers vow to enhance efforts for regional trade pact

Asia-Pacific ministers vow to enhance efforts for regional trade pact

Trade ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum pose for a group photo in Arequipa, Peru, on May 17, 2016, as they start a two-day meeting. The representatives pledged on May 18 to step up efforts toward the creation of a regional free trade zone, discussing the viability of launching an APEC-wide initiative called the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo