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Syria returns to Arab summit amid growing reconciliation wave in Mideast

STORY: Syria returns to Arab summit amid growing reconciliation wave in Mideast DATELINE: May 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:30 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): OSAMA DANURA, Syrian political expert 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AL-OMARI, Syrian political observer STORYLINE: After being ostracized for 12 years, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made a comeback to the Arab League (AL) Summit held in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday. This comes amid a growing Arab reconciliation trend at a time when the U.S. influence wanes in the Middle East. Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 when the Syrian civil war broke out. Osama Danura, a Damascus-based Syrian political expert, says the return of Syria to the Arab fold symbolizes the independence and solidarity among Arab countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OSA

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China's Urumqi resuming public transport, essential businesses as epidemic wanes

STORY: China's Urumqi resuming public transport, essential businesses as epidemic wanes DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Urumqi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): EZIZ OMER SEYITI, Bakery owner in Urumqi 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YOUZHANG, Fresh produce store manager in Urumqi 4. various of streets in Urumqi 5. various of the airport in Urumqi STORYLINE: Urumqi, the capital of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has begun to restore public transport and operations of essential businesses starting Monday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): EZIZ OMER SEYITI, Bakery owner in Urumqi "(How much dough did you knead?) Five bags. We can make 100 pieces of naan bread with one bag of dough, and 400 to 500 for each day. (Could all of them be sold out?) Yes, sure." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YOUZHANG, Fresh produce store manager in Urumqi "Our company has been distributing products to the stores from the main warehouse. And our staff members hav

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold decorations are seen in a shop in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Prestige Jewelry works on a model of a gold ring in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold rings are displayed in a shop in Kuyumcukent of Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Prestige Jewelry works in an atelier in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Prestige Jewelry works on a model of a gold ring in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Prestige Jewelry works in an atelier in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-ISTANBUL-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWNTURN

(220630) -- ISTANBUL, June 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of Prestige Jewelry works on a model of a gold ring in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWN-U.S. INFLATION

(220625) -- ISTANBUL, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold rings are displayed in a shop in Kuyumcukent of Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWN-U.S. INFLATION

(220625) -- ISTANBUL, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya, a Turkish gold dealer, speaks in an interview with Xinhua inside his office in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWN-U.S. INFLATION

(220625) -- ISTANBUL, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold decorations are seen in a shop in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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TURKEY-JEWELRY INDUSTRY-DOWN-U.S. INFLATION

(220625) -- ISTANBUL, June 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Gold decorations are seen in a shop in Istanbul, Turkey, June 21, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes

STORY: Turkish jewelry industry faces downturn as U.S. consumption wanes DATELINE: June 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Istanbul 2. various of jewelry production center Kuyumcukent in Istanbul, Turkey 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ABDURRAHMAN YALCINKAYA, Turkish gold dealer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ABDURRAHMAN YALCINKAYA, Turkish gold dealer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ERHAN ASLANOGLU, Istanbul-based economist STORYLINE: In an interesting example of globalization, Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya, a Turkish gold dealer, found his business has been dented by the surging inflation in the United States. Sitting inside his big office in Kuyumcukent, a neighborhood in Istanbul that serves as a hub of Turkey's jewelry industry, the businessman said many U.S. gold companies have halted their orders from Turkey indefinitely as American consumers' demand has decreased. Yalcinkaya noted that Turkey's gold exports to the United States had drastic

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Nucleic acid testing staff stick to posts amid heat wave in Shanghai

STORY: Nucleic acid testing staff stick to posts amid heat wave in Shanghai DATELINE: June 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. PAN, Shanghai resident SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUAN LILI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai STORYLINE: Shanghai has largely returned to normal production and life, as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes. Despite the scorching weather, nucleic acid testing staff have stuck to their posts as a means to ward off the potential risk of the spread of the pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Ms. PAN, Shanghai resident "It's hot and the staff are working so hard. We'll leave after the test, but they have to stay there for hours." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Community clinic therapist in Changning District of Shanghai "Conducting nucleic acid testing outside with the protective suit on is like hav

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GLOBALink | Shanghai Disneytown resumes operation

As the COVID-19 epidemic wanes, Disneytown and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel both reopened on Thursday. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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GLOBALink | Shanghai Disneytown resumes operation

STORY: Shanghai Disneytown resumes operation DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors at Shanghai Disneyland STORYLINE: As the COVID-19 epidemic wanes, Disneytown and the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel both reopened on Thursday. Since late March, the Shanghai Disney Resort had suspended the operation of Disneyland, Disneytown, two theme hotels, and other venues to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic. The Wishing Star Park, Blue Sky Boulevard, and the World of Disney Store at the resort resumed operations on June 10. Shanghai Disneyland and Toy Story Hotel will remain temporarily closed until further notice. The resort said it would continue to follow guidelines from local authorities, including disinfection at venues and social distancing during the initial reopening period. Thursday marks the sixth anniversary of the opening of the resort. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumes operations

STORY: Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumes operations DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): YANG KAI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Shanghai Disney Resort STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): YANG KAI, Xinhua correspondent "I am at Shanghai Disney Resort. Today, Wishing Star Park, the Blue Sky Boulevard and the World of Disney Store have resumed operation. Now, please follow me and take a look." Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown will remain temporarily closed until further notice. Each visitor entering the resort will be required to present a green Shanghai health QR code and a negative nucleic acid test report within 72 hours. The resort said it will continue to implement strict pandemic control and prevention requirements, with new additional measures and operational changes following guidelines from lo

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists display purchases outside the World of Disney Store in Shanghai, east China on June 10, 2022. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 10, 2022 shows the World of Disney Store in Shanghai, east China. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists purchase toys at the World of Disney Store in Shanghai, east China on June 10, 2022. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists pose with an inflatable doll of Donald Duck at Wishing Star Park of Disney Resort in Shanghai, east China on June 10, 2022. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists purchase toys at the World of Disney Store in Shanghai, east China on June 10, 2022. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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CHINA-SHANGHAI-DISNEY RESORT-OPERATION (CN)

(220610) -- SHANGHAI, June 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tourists scan QR code before entering the World of Disney Store in Shanghai, east China on June 10, 2022. Shanghai Disney Resort partially resumed operations on Friday as the COVID-19 epidemic wanes in the city. Wishing Star Park, the World of Disney Store and Blue Sky Boulevard resumed operations first and Shanghai Disneyland would remain temporarily closed until further notice. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)

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Shanghai courier industry rebounds

STORY: Shanghai courier industry rebounds DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the packages 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JIAN, Manager of YTO Express Beiqiao outlet in Minhang District of Shanghai 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN QIUFENG, Head, Shentong Express Meilong Company in Shanghai STORYLINE: As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes in Shanghai, the city's courier industry is witnessing a quick rebound over the past several days. Shanghai began to return to normal production and life on June 1, after two months of closed-off management to contain the resurgence of COVID-19. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JIAN, Manager of YTO Express Beiqiao outlet in Minhang District of Shanghai "On the first day of business resumption, we had 2,000 orders. The number then gradually went up, from 2,000 to 5,000, 8,000, and 10,000 orders. Now the number has almost risen to 20,000 a day." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN QIUFENG, Head, Shentong Express Meilong C

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Beijing returning to normalcy as epidemic wanes

STORY: Beijing returning to normalcy as epidemic wanes DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Beijing 2. various of public transportation 3. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HAICHAO, Sihui Station, Beijing Subway 5. various of restaurants in Beijing 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Customer 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HIRA, Customer 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AIAD, Restaurant owner 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): Manager of a restaurant 10. various of street views in Beijing STORYLINE: As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to subdue, Beijing further loosens epidemic response restrictions and is steadily returning to normal. According to an official, no new local COVID-19 infections were reported in the Chinese capital in the 15 hours ending at 3 p.m. Monday, and no infections were registered at community level from Saturday to Monday afternoon. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua corr

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Over 1 mln Chileans get 2nd COVID-19 booster shot

STORY: Over 1 mln Chileans get 2nd COVID-19 booster shot DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Santiago CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of people getting vaccinated STORYLINE: Over 1 million people in Chile have received a second booster shot against COVID-19, amid a wave of infections triggered by the Omicron variant, the Health Ministry said Wednesday. In its report, the ministry said 1,006,329 doses of a second booster vaccine have been applied in the country since January. In the initial stage of the vaccination push, the second dose was prioritized for those who are immunocompromised, followed by healthcare workers and then the general population. The government decided to administer a second dose to alleviate the impact of the Omicron variant, which in the past few weeks has led to a record number of new infections. President Sebastian Pinera justified the decision, saying it has been proven that the vaccine's effectiveness wanes over time. According to Health Ministry data, m