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China Completes 750-kV Power Transmission Loop

- Staff members lay grass grids under a power transmission tower in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 24, 2025. China has finished construction of a 4,197-km extra-high voltage power transmission loop around the Tarim Basin, home to the country's largest desert, marking a major infrastructure milestone in southern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The final section of the 750-kilovolt (kV) loop, now the country's largest of its kind, was connected on Sunday, capping a 15-year project involving nine substations and nearly 10,000 steel towers, according to a subsidiary of State Grid Xinjiang Electric Power Co., Ltd., which constructed the project. Photo by Ma Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2025 shows people planting coix at a sand industry experimental base in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enha

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Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

A villager arranges a drip irrigation pipe at a desert-control model zone in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 8, 2025. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enhance desert-locking e

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Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

A villager plants coix at a sand industry experimental base in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on April 8, 2025. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enhance desert-locking efforts to ac

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Taklimakan Desert Control Afforestation - China

People arrange drip irrigation pipes at a sand-control experimental base in Yutian County of Hotan Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 8, 2025. The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region covers 337,600 square kilometers and its circumference measures 3,046 kilometers, making it the largest desert in China and the second-largest drifting desert in the world. Thanks to decades-long sand prevention and control efforts, the Taklimakan Desert was completely encircled with a sand-blocking green belt on Nov. 28, 2024. In 2025, Xinjiang aims to afforest a land area of about 796,000 hectares, including 562,666 hectares for frontline control in the Taklimakan Desert. These afforestations form a part of the Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program, the world's largest afforestation program, which tackles desertification in northwest, north and northeast China. Meanwhile, Xinjiang will further widen the sand-blocking green belt and enhance desert-locking ef

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Film Decoded Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 27, 2024 - Director Chen Sicheng and co-stars Liu Haoran, Ren Luyao, Chen Yustrontium, Wang Yutian and Zhou Zhou appear at the premiere of the new film Decoded in Shanghai, China, July 27, 2024.

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Film Decoded Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 27, 2024 - Director Chen Sicheng and co-stars Liu Haoran, Ren Luyao, Chen Yustrontium, Wang Yutian and Zhou Zhou appear at the premiere of the new film Decoded in Shanghai, China, July 27, 2024.

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Film Decoded Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 27, 2024 - Director Chen Sicheng and co-stars Liu Haoran, Ren Luyao, Chen Yustrontium, Wang Yutian and Zhou Zhou appear at the premiere of the new film Decoded in Shanghai, China, July 27, 2024.

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Film Decoded Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 27, 2024 - Actresses Ren Luyao, Chen Yustrontium, Wang Yutian and Zhou Zhou appear at the premiere of the new film Decoded in Shanghai, China, July 27, 2024.

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Film Decoded Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 27, 2024 - Director Chen Sicheng and co-stars Liu Haoran, Ren Luyao, Chen Yustrontium, Wang Yutian and Zhou Zhou appear at the premiere of the new film Decoded in Shanghai, China, July 27, 2024.

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Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified

STORY: Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The European Commission (EC) has unveiled its plan to levy provisional additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move is founded on unsubstantiated claims, sparking serious concerns over trade protectionism and the application of double standards. The tariff hikes came eight months after the EC self-initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles imported from China. The move was prompted by the EC's accusations that China was "flooding" the bloc with cheaper electric vehicles as a result of "overproduction," which the EC attributed to significant state subsidies in China. However, the rationale justifying the tariff increase seems far from c

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How China's solar industry powers a cleaner future

STORY: How China's solar industry powers a cleaner future SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:36 LOCATION: BAODING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. Trailer of "New 'tech-intensive green trio'" 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of visiting Yingli Solar 4. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of the intelligent production line 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU BO, Vice President of Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd. 7. various of the export of Yingli products 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GENG HAO, General Manager, International Sales Department, Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd. 9. Aerial shot of Ibri II Solar Power Project in Oman 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GENG HAO, General Manager, International Sales Department, Yingli Energy Development Co., Ltd. 11. various of Pakistan's Government Parliament House 1MW project 12. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GENG HAO, General Manager, International Sales Department, Yingli E

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(240123) -- BEIJING, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Spring Festival decorations are on sale at a local market in Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. Various events are held across the country in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240114) -- BEIJING, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer selects decorations for Spring Festival at a market in Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 13, 2024. China's 2024 Spring Festival holiday will run from Feb. 10 to 17. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-PREPARATION (CN)

(240113) -- YUTIAN, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A customer selects decorations for Spring Festival at a market in Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 13, 2024. China's 2024 Spring Festival holiday will run from Feb. 10 to 17. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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Vlog: Why is BRI so popular?

STORY: Vlog: Why is BRI so popular? DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEEPHEEPHE MAHAO, Lesotho journalist 3. various of BRI-related footages 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BOUNFAENG PHAYMANIVONG, Lao journalist 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): AMEEN MUNEER MOHAMMED AL-OBAIDI, Iraqi journalist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JELENA GRUBOR STEFANOVIC, Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MOHAMMAD A. ABUNAYYAN, Chairman of ACWA power, Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over the past decade, the BRI's circle of friends has continued to expand, involving countries in different regions, at different development stages. Why is it so popular? Here, I try to find the answers." Seepheephe Mahao is a journalist from Lesotho, a country in southern Africa wi

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Vlog: A glimpse of media center of 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation

STORY: Vlog: A glimpse of media center of 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. STANDUP 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CATHERINE GULUA, Georgian journalist 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PARUIR SINIAVSKII, Armenian journalist 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEEPHEEPHE MAHAO, Lesotho journalist 9. STANDUP 5 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PHONSAWAN JARUPAN, Thai journalist 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PHONSAWAN JARUPAN, Thai journalist 12. STANDUP 6 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): PHONSAWAN JARUPAN, Thai journalist 14. various of the 360-degree VR shooting experience ST

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-TYPHOON HAIKUI-RAINSTORM (CN)

(230906) -- FUZHOU, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A rescuer carries out a trapped elderly woman in Yutian Town of Changle District of Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 6, 2023. Typhoon Haikui, the 11th typhoon of this year, made landfall in the coastal areas of Fujian Province on Tuesday. Multiple areas of Fuzhou experienced heavy rainstorms starting from 9 p.m. Tuesday, with cumulative precipitation from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 5 a.m. Wednesday breaking three-hour and six-hour maximum rainfall records of the Wushan national weather station. (Xinhua)

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"It's very similar to the Olympics": Chengdu Universiade hailed by int'l athletes

STORY: "It's very similar to the Olympics": Chengdu Universiade hailed by int'l athletes DATELINE: Aug. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SOPHIA PRESTON MCAFEE, Bronze medal winner of women's platform, Purdue University, USA 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANNA LUCIA RODRIGUES MARTINS DOS SANTOS, Silver medal winner of Mixed Synchronised 3m Springboard, Alvorada Faculty of Brasilia, Brazil 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOPHIA GRACE VERZYL, 4th place winner of Mixed Synchronised 3m Springboard, University of South Carolina-Columbia, USA 4. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. shot of results of Women's Platform Final 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SOPHIA PRESTON MCAFEE, Bronze medal winner of women's platform, Purdue University, USA 7. various of the audience 8. various of cultural performance 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA LUCIA RODRIGUES MARTINS DOS SANTOS, Silver medal winner of Mixed Synchronised 3m Springboard, Alvorada Faculty of Br

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Chengdu Universiade is a place where you can be seen: int'l athletes

STORY: Chengdu Universiade is a place where you can be seen: int'l athletes DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GREGOR ALIC, Athlete from Slovenia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMA LABOSOVA, Athlete from Slovakia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANYA HELENA MOSTEK, Athlete from the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KATRINE FJERBAEK OLSEN, Athlete from Denmark 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANYA HELENA MOSTEK, Athlete from the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): GREGOR ALIC, Athlete from Slovenia 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): KATRINE FJERBAEK OLSEN, Athlete from Denmark 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ANYA HELENA MOSTEK, Athlete from the U.S. 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): KATRINE FJERBAEK OLSEN, Athlete from Denmark STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is the athletes' village of Chengdu Universiade. The 31st FISU World University Games is currently underway in China's Chengd

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Exploring intangible cultural heritage hall at Chengdu Universiade

STORY: Exploring intangible cultural heritage hall at Chengdu Universiade DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): JOANNA, Volunteer of the Chengdu Universiade 14

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Chengdu Universiade plays great role in uniting nations through sports: Team Kenya

STORY: Chengdu Universiade plays great role in uniting nations through sports: Team Kenya DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Team Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KELVIN KIMTAI CHEPSIGOR, Student-athlete at Kisii University, Long-distance runner 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JANE MIRIGO NDIHURI, Student-athlete at the University of Nairobi 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH SANDAGI KIDAKE, Head of delegation of Team Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KELVIN KIMTAI CHEPSIGOR, Student-athlete at Kisii University, Long-distance runner 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JANE MIRIGO NDIHURI, Student-athlete at the University of Nairobi 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): JOSEPH SANDAGI KIDAKE, Head of delegation of Team Kenya 9. various of Chengdu Universiade Village STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is the Athletes' Village of Chengdu Universiade. The 31st FISU World University Ga

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"Youth in Time" gala held at Chengdu Universiade Village

STORY: "Youth in Time" gala held at Chengdu Universiade Village DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chengdu Universiade Village 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the gala 4. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CORVALAN FACUNDO, Argentine athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SKLENKA VICTOR ANDRES, Czech athlete 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZIGO PAVEL, Team doctor, Slovakia STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "Here is the Athletes' Village of Chengdu Universiade! What a bustling and vibrant community that gathers young athletes from all over the world." STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "A special gala is now underway here, featuring creative performances that blend tradition and modernity, cultural elements and art forms from the East and the West. Athletes can embrace the joy of sports and the richness of diverse

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31st FISU World University Games opens in China's Chengdu

STORY: 31st FISU World University Games opens in China's Chengdu DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the opening ceremony of the 31st FISU Summer World University Games 3. various of cultural and people-to-people exchange activities STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "The 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games officially kicked off Friday in Chengdu, the hometown of the giant pandas and also one of the most vibrant cities in China." The Chengdu Universiade runs from July 28 to August 8 in southwest China's Sichuan Province. 6,500 athletes from 113 countries and regions will take part in 18 sports and 269 events on the competition schedule. A series of cultural and people-to-people exchange activities will also be held during the sporting event. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, Chi

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Exchange activities of Chengdu Universiade athletes launched in Chengdu

STORY: Exchange activities of Chengdu Universiade athletes launched in Chengdu DATELINE: July 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU HONGLIANG, Head of Beijing Fine Art Academy 3. various of the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISABEL CARRILLO, Colombian student from Sichuan University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMED JIHAD, Egyptian student from Communication University of China 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EHAB ALMAHMOODI, Yemeni student from Sichuan University 7. various of street view STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "The forthcoming Chengdu Universiade also offers a great opportunity for the participants to interact in cultural exchanges, with various activities arranged at the Games. A launching ceremony on Wednesday officially kick-started such activities as world university athletes continue to arrive for the Universiade slated on July 28

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Exploring Eco-China | How tech helps protect grassland ecosystems

STORY: Exploring Eco-China | How tech helps protect grassland ecosystems DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:08:30 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of grasslands in Inner Mongolia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MANDELA ELORM ADDRAH, Ghanaian expert in agronomy 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MANDELA ELORM ADDRAH, Ghanaian expert in agronomy 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): MANDELA ELORM ADDRAH, Ghanaian expert in agronomy 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LIU SIYANG, Senior researcher at M-Grass 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): MANDELA ELORM ADDRAH, Ghanaian expert in agronomy 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): LIU SIYANG, Senior researcher at M-Grass 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): LIU SIYANG, Senior researcher at M-Grass 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (English): MANDELA ELORM ADDRAH, Ghanaian exper

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Rose plantation promises rosy future for farmers in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Rose plantation promises rosy future for farmers in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: YUTIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of villagers picking roses in the rose farm 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): ZORHEGULI YAKUF, Villager 3. various of rose-related products 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YAN YONGJUN, Chairman of Xinjiang Yutian Guimi Biological Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Diverse varieties of roses have become a source of vitality for the local economy in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the southern edge of China's largest desert, the Taklamakan, Yutian County in Hotan Prefecture has a long rose planting history. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): ZORHEGULI YAKUF, Villager "Every May, when the roses bloom, I come here to pick them. Picking one kilogram of roses can earn me 3 yuan (about 0.42 U.S. dollars). I pick over 40 kilograms a day, and that'll make me nearly 150 yuan (about 21.23 U.S. dollars). My folks, friends, and f

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Tradition goes modern: centuries-old fashion trend makes strong comeback among young Chinese

STORY: Tradition goes modern: centuries-old fashion trend makes strong comeback among young Chinese DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 3 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 5 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 6 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 7 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 8 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 9 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 10 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 11 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 12 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 13 (English): ZHAO YUCHAO, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LIANG YUEXI/Luna, Teacher SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO YUFAN, Programmer SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): BAI

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A petrochemical company's green transformation

STORY: A petrochemical company's green transformation DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical Company (SYPC) 4. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SONG YICHANG, Chief specialist, SYPC 6. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DU DONG, Deputy director of synthetic resin factory LDPE plant, SYPC 8. STANDUP 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 9. various of the Sinopec Yanshan Petrochemical Company (SYPC) 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JUNLIANG, Chief specialist, SYPC 11. STANDUP 5 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 12. various of the Niukouyu Wetland Park 13. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG QI, Vice manager, Beijing Yansan Veolia Water Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: High-quality development is seen as the first and foremost task in China's

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Winter sports fever continues in post-Olympics age

STORY: Winter sports fever continues in post-Olympics age DATELINE: Feb.7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:13:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 2 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA MENGQIAO, Manager, Champion Ice Rink SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG YIQIU, Figure skating learner SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG QINGCHAO, Coach, Champion Ice Rink STANDUP 3 (English): FU MIN, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 4 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YUAN ZETING, Tourist SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PAUL HANDO, Tourist from Australia STANDUP 5 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): WANG LIJUN, Manager, Huaxiaqushe homestay SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU NING, Ski coach of Yabuli Sunshine Ski Resort SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): JIN HONGLAN, Manager of Heilongjiang Yabuli Sun Mountain Resorts Co., Ltd. STANDUP 6 (English): YANG ZHE, Xinhua correspondent STANDUP 7 (English): GENG HUIHUANG, Xinhua corr

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#CHINA-SPRING FESTIVAL-CELEBRATION-RABBIT ELEMENTS (CN)

(230116) -- BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A folk artist colours a piece of work at a clay figurine workshop in Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 16, 2023. As the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Rabbit approaches, decorative items and handicraft works featuring the image of the rabbit, one of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals, are sweeping the streets, adding festive atmosphere to the event. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-FOOD PRODUCTION (CN)

(230112) -- TANGSHAN, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work in a sausage factory in Yutian County, Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The food processing enterprises in Yutian ramped up production to meet the market demands for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-FOOD PRODUCTION (CN)

(230112) -- TANGSHAN, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work in a sausage factory in Yutian County, Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The food processing enterprises in Yutian ramped up production to meet the market demands for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-FOOD PRODUCTION (CN)

(230112) -- TANGSHAN, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work in a sausage factory in Yutian County, Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The food processing enterprises in Yutian ramped up production to meet the market demands for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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CHINA-HEBEI-TANGSHAN-FOOD PRODUCTION (CN)

(230112) -- TANGSHAN, Jan. 12, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Employees work in a sausage factory in Yutian County, Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 12, 2023. The food processing enterprises in Yutian ramped up production to meet the market demands for the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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Crowding recurs at the Universal Beijing Resort

STORY: Crowding recurs at the Universal Beijing Resort DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Universal Beijing Resort 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TIAN CHUAN, Visitor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN ZEKUN, Visitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI CHAO, Visitor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN JINMAO (Left), Visitor & JIA JINZE (Right), Visitor 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIU WENBING, Visitor 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): YANG JINGHAN, Visitor 9. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): CHEN JINMAO (Left) & JIA JINZE(Right), Visitor 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LIU QIAOZHI, Visitor 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): Visitor 13. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 14. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): Visitor 15. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): Visitor 16. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): XU YANG, Visitor 17. STANDUP 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 18. various of The Wiz

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China's manned space program: Year in Review #China2022

STORY: China's manned space program: Year in Review #China2022 DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of spaceships and China's space station 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Chinese astronauts 4. various of extravehicular activities 5. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of the return of the Shenzhou-13 crew 7. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HUANG WEIFEN, Chief designer of the astronaut system in China's manned space program 8. various of Wentian lab module docking with the combination of the Tianhe core module 9. various of Tianzhou-5 docking with the Tiangong space station 10. various of the in-orbit rotation between Shenzhou-14 and Shenzhou-15 crew members 11. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 12. various of the "Tiangong Class" series 13. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABDI KUMSA, Student in Ethiopia 14. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARON NICHOLAS, Student in the Philippines 15.

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How grassroots democracy works in Beijing hutongs

STORY: How grassroots democracy works in Beijing hutongs DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hutongs in Beijing 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI CAIXIAN, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JIAO SHUQIN, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DING SHUFENG, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI ZHENG, Party chief of Caochang Community 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI CAIXIAN, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): DING SHUFENG, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): JIAO SHUQIN, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong STORYLINE: Hutongs, or traditional alleys, are a living icon of Beijing. People live and mingle here. In recent years, they've established a new mechanism to better manage community affairs. In these neighborhoods, a courtyard meeting hall has been established, where resi

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GLOBALink | Hutong culture thriving in Shijia Hutong in Beijing

Beijing is reviving its hutongs, or traditional alleys, and developing hutong culture. Follow Xinhua's Liu Yutian to visit the famed Shijia Hutong and sample its rich culture. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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#CHINA-FARMING-HARVEST (CN)

(221010) -- BEIJING, Oct. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 10, 2022 shows villagers harvesting Chinese cabbages in Hongqiao Town of Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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How Beijing transforms its hutongs and Siheyuan courtyard homes

STORY: How Beijing transforms its hutongs and Siheyuan courtyard homes DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hutongs in Beijing 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG TIAN, Architect of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design 4. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI CHANGLIN, Resident of Yu'er Hutong 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JI ZHENGHONG, Resident of Yu'er Hutong 7. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: In recent decades, Beijing has stepped up efforts to protect its heritage. One of the latest moves is a general city plan unveiled in 2017, which requires the preservation of hutongs and the Siheyuan courtyard homes in the downtown area. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is Yu'er Hutong, around 1.1 km from the central point of Beijing City. The 343-meter-long hutong completed its latest round of

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GLOBALink | How Beijing transforms its hutongs and Siheyuan courtyard homes

Beijing has stepped up efforts to protect its heritage, including its most iconic alleyways -- hutongs. Follow Xinhua's Liu Yutian to find out how the city has transformed its hutongs and courtyard homes to provide a better living environment for residents. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Beijing hutongs, blending tradition and modernity

STORY: Beijing hutongs, blending tradition and modernity DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of hutongs 2. STANDUP 1-2 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG TIAN, Architect of Beijing Institute of Architectural Design 4. STANDUP 3 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI CHANGLIN, Resident of Yu'er Hutong 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JI ZHENGHONG, Resident of Yu'er Hutong 7. STANDUP 4 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHANG YINGXING, Artist and resident of Shijia Hutong 9. STANDUP 5-6 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI CAIXIAN, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 11. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): DING SHUFENG, Resident of Caochang Fourth Hutong 12. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): LI ZHENG, Party chief of Caochang Community 13. STANDUP 7 (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent 14. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): JI ZHENGHON

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Chinese double amputee manages to live life to the fullest

STORY: Chinese double amputee manages to live life to the fullest DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: FUCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of armless man working in the field 2. various of Fan Yutian giving a speech to students STORYLINE: A Chinese double amputee farmer has proven that he can accomplish more than many able-bodied people. Fan Yutian was born in 1989 in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. He lost his arms in an accident when he was only three. Since then, he gradually learned to use his feet to manage daily life and do farm work. In 2016, Fan studied public speaking and devoted himself to social welfare activities. He gives speeches to students every year, in the hope that his experience can inspire more students to rise to challenges. Despite all the difficulties, Fan has opened a new chapter in life. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fuchuan, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-CARRIE LAM-COVID-19-MAINLAND MEDICAL WORKERS-FAREWELL (CN)

(220506) -- HONG KONG, May 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam (L) presents a souvenir to leader of the mainland medical team Chong Yutian during an appreciation and farewell ceremony organized by the HKSAR government in south China's Hong Kong, May 5, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR chief executive sees off mainland medical workers supporting pandemic fight" (Xinhua/Li Gang)

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Uygur delivery man travels over 5,000 km to support Shanghai's logistics

STORY: Uygur delivery man travels over 5,000 km to support Shanghai's logistics DATELINE: April 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): USMAN REJEP, Courier 2. various of travelling 3. various of Shanghai's distribution STORYLINE: A Uygur delivery man from Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang, has traveled over 5,000 km in 55 hours to Shanghai to help with the megacity's logistics. Shanghai has been working hard to boost the supply of daily necessities for its population of 25 million, as it has adopted restriction measures to tackle the latest resurgence of COVID-19 since late March. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): USMAN REJEP, Courier "I'm Usman Rejep, a courier from Yutian County in Xinjiang's Hotan prefecture. To help with the logistics in Shanghai, our company mobilized us to come to Shanghai. And I personally also wanted to come here to contribute to the anti-epidemic efforts. I set off from Yutian County on April 14 and arrived in Shanghai thi

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YUTIAN-INDUSTRIAL PARK-COUPLE (CN)

(220116) -- YUTIAN, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maynurhan Amang (front) work at a workshop in the production base of Erke in Tianjin industrial park in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2022. Yutian County, once a poverty-stricken area in Xinjiang, has stepped up the development of labour-intensive industries including textile, clothes and sock making. At Tianjin industrial park in Yutian, a production base of Chinese sports brand Erke was put into operation on Jan. 1, 2022, offering more than 500 jobs for locals. Maynurhan Amang and her husband Abudulezizi Maisedi, attracted by working conditions provided by Erke, quitted their early jobs in the restaurant and became workers of Erke at the end of 2021. "We have regular working hours and noon break here, and the park offers two-room apartments for employed couples like us," Maynurhan said.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YUTIAN-INDUSTRIAL PARK-COUPLE (CN)

(220116) -- YUTIAN, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maynurhan Amang (R) and Abudulezizi Maisedi have a video chat with family members at their apartment in Tianjin industrial park in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2022. Yutian County, once a poverty-stricken area in Xinjiang, has stepped up the development of labour-intensive industries including textile, clothes and sock making. At Tianjin industrial park in Yutian, a production base of Chinese sports brand Erke was put into operation on Jan. 1, 2022, offering more than 500 jobs for locals. Maynurhan Amang and her husband Abudulezizi Maisedi, attracted by working conditions provided by Erke, quitted their early jobs in the restaurant and became workers of Erke at the end of 2021. "We have regular working hours and noon break here, and the park offers two-room apartments for employed coupl.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YUTIAN-INDUSTRIAL PARK-COUPLE (CN)

(220116) -- YUTIAN, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maynurhan Amang (L front) and Abudulezizi Maisedi (R front) chat during lunch time at a canteen of Tianjin industrial park in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2022. Yutian County, once a poverty-stricken area in Xinjiang, has stepped up the development of labour-intensive industries including textile, clothes and sock making. At Tianjin industrial park in Yutian, a production base of Chinese sports brand Erke was put into operation on Jan. 1, 2022, offering more than 500 jobs for locals. Maynurhan Amang and her husband Abudulezizi Maisedi, attracted by working conditions provided by Erke, quitted their early jobs in the restaurant and became workers of Erke at the end of 2021. "We have regular working hours and noon break here, and the park offers two-room apartments for employed couples li.....

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CHINA-XINJIANG-YUTIAN-INDUSTRIAL PARK-COUPLE (CN)

(220116) -- YUTIAN, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Workers arrange clothing products at a workshop in the production base of Erke in Tianjin industrial park in Yutian County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2022. Yutian County, once a poverty-stricken area in Xinjiang, has stepped up the development of labour-intensive industries including textile, clothes and sock making. At Tianjin industrial park in Yutian, a production base of Chinese sports brand Erke was put into operation on Jan. 1, 2022, offering more than 500 jobs for locals. Maynurhan Amang and her husband Abudulezizi Maisedi, attracted by working conditions provided by Erke, quitted their early jobs in the restaurant and became workers of Erke at the end of 2021. "We have regular working hours and noon break here, and the park offers two-room apartments for employed couples like us," Maynurhan.....