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$(240523) -- LAS VEGAS (U.S.), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the exhibition area of Chinese company ROBBiART at Licensing Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, the United States, on May 22, 2024. Chinese brands are participating in the world\'s leading licensing expo this week in Las Vegas, exploring opportunities to expand overseas markets and build up influence of Chinese intellectual property (IP) in the global licensing industry. (Photo by Zeng Hui\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

U.S.-LAS VEGAS-LICENSING EXPO-CHINESE COMPANIES

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(240523) -- LAS VEGAS (U.S.), May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man visits the exhibition area of Chinese company ROBBiART at Licensing Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, the United States, on May 22, 2024. Chinese brands are participating in the world's leading licensing expo this week in Las Vegas, exploring opportunities to expand overseas markets and build up influence of Chinese intellectual property (IP) in the global licensing industry. (Photo by Zeng Hui/Xinhua

$(240523) -- XIAMEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends and addresses the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation in Xiamen, southeast China\'s Fujian Province, May 23, 2024. Ding also read a congratulatory letter by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the forum. (Xinhua\/Yan Yan$

May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-DING XUEXIANG-CHINA-GCC COUNTR

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(240523) -- XIAMEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends and addresses the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries Forum on Industrial and Investment Cooperation in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 23, 2024. Ding also read a congratulatory letter by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the forum. (Xinhua/Yan Yan

$(240523) -- HONG KONG, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), meets with visiting Deputy Prime Minister I and Minister of Rural and Regional Development of Malaysia Dato\' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi in south China\'s Hong Kong, May 23, 2024. Hong Kong is determined to develop into an international hub for post-secondary education and more students from Malaysia are welcome to study in Hong Kong, said John Lee on Thursday. (Xinhua$

May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-HONG KONG-JOHN LEE-MALAYSIA-ZAHID-EDUCATION-

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(240523) -- HONG KONG, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), meets with visiting Deputy Prime Minister I and Minister of Rural and Regional Development of Malaysia Dato' Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi in south China's Hong Kong, May 23, 2024. Hong Kong is determined to develop into an international hub for post-secondary education and more students from Malaysia are welcome to study in Hong Kong, said John Lee on Thursday. (Xinhua

$(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, holds talks with Celso Amorim, chief advisor to the President of Brazil, in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Yue Yuewei$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BRAZIL-TALKS (CN)

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(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, holds talks with Celso Amorim, chief advisor to the President of Brazil, in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei

$(240523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects high-standard farmlands in the city of Xinxiang, central China\'s Henan Province, May 23, 2024. Li made a research trip to the province from Wednesday to Thursday. (Xinhua\/Wang Ye$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-HENAN-LI QIANG-RESEARCH TRIP (CN)

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(240523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, inspects high-standard farmlands in the city of Xinxiang, central China's Henan Province, May 23, 2024. Li made a research trip to the province from Wednesday to Thursday. (Xinhua/Wang Ye

$(240523) -- JINAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, chairs a symposium attended by representatives from businesses and academia and delivers an important speech in Jinan, east China\'s Shandong Province, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Xie Huanchi$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-SHANDONG-JINAN-XI JINPING-SYMPOSIUM (CN)

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(240523) -- JINAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, chairs a symposium attended by representatives from businesses and academia and delivers an important speech in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi

$(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at exhibits from the Hangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China\'s Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua\/Liang Xu$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-SHENZHEN-CULTURAL INDUSTRIES-FAIR (CN)

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(240523) -- SHENZHEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at exhibits from the Hangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 23, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened here on Thursday. According to the organizers, the five-day event held offline and online simultaneously has attracted over 6,000 government entities, cultural organizations and enterprises, with more than 120,000 exhibits on display. (Xinhua/Liang Xu

$(240523) -- MANILA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cassandra Dodd (1st R) of Australia spikes during the pool A match in the Asian Women\'s Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 between Australia and the Philippines in Manila, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Rouelle Umali$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S VO

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(240523) -- MANILA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cassandra Dodd (1st R) of Australia spikes during the pool A match in the Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 between Australia and the Philippines in Manila, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali

$(240523) -- KASHGAR, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Driver Wang Hongjiang of China and his pilot Yan Ke compete during the third stage at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in Kashgar, China\'s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Chen Shuo$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)CHINA-KASHGAR-TAKLIMAKAN RALLY-THIRD STAGE (CN

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(240523) -- KASHGAR, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Driver Wang Hongjiang of China and his pilot Yan Ke compete during the third stage at the 2024 Taklimakan Rally in Kashgar, China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo

$(240523) -- FUZHOU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the demonstration of a bionic robot at the on-site experience area for the 7th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China\'s Fujian Province, May 23, 2024. The 7th Digital China Summit will take place in Fuzhou from May 24 to 25. The preview of its on-site experience area, covering an area of 56,000 square meters and consisting of five major parts, was opened at Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center on Thursday. (Xinhua\/Wei Peiquan$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(EyesOnsci)CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-DIGITAL CHINA SUMMI

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(240523) -- FUZHOU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch the demonstration of a bionic robot at the on-site experience area for the 7th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, May 23, 2024. The 7th Digital China Summit will take place in Fuzhou from May 24 to 25. The preview of its on-site experience area, covering an area of 56,000 square meters and consisting of five major parts, was opened at Fuzhou Strait International Conference and Exhibition Center on Thursday. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan

$(240523) -- KATHMANDU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A devotee lights oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 23, 2024. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha\'s birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

NEPAL-KATHMANDU-BUDDHA JAYANTI

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(240523) -- KATHMANDU, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A devotee lights oil lamps to mark Buddha Jayanti at the Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 23, 2024. Every year, Buddha Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day in the Nepali month of Baishakh marking Buddha's birth, attainment of enlightenment and his death. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua

$(240523) -- RIZHAO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member operates at an assembly line at Wuzheng Group in Wulian County, Rizhao City, east China\'s Shandong Province, May 23, 2024. Boasting a history dating back to 1961, Wuzheng Group has grown into an important player in China\'s agricultural and commercial vehicle industry, with about 10,000 staff members and total assets worthing 17 billion yuan (about 2.35 billion US dollars). (Xinhua\/Cai Yang$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(ShandongHorizon)CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-WUZHENG GRO

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(240523) -- RIZHAO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member operates at an assembly line at Wuzheng Group in Wulian County, Rizhao City, east China's Shandong Province, May 23, 2024. Boasting a history dating back to 1961, Wuzheng Group has grown into an important player in China's agricultural and commercial vehicle industry, with about 10,000 staff members and total assets worthing 17 billion yuan (about 2.35 billion US dollars). (Xinhua/Cai Yang

$(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China\'s Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua\/Zou Jingyi$

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Jan 23, 2024 07:00 AM

CHINA-SHAANXI-BAOJI-CULTURAL RELIC-QIN GONG BO (CN

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(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows part of the inscription on a piece of Qin Gong Bo at Baoji Bronze Ware Museum in Baoji, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Kept in Baoji Bronze Ware Museum, Qin Gong Bo is a type of bronze percussion instrument dating back to the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.). In 1978, three pieces of Qin Gong Bo were unearthed in Baoji. In addition to its exquisite design, it boasts significant value in calligraphy and historical data with an inscription of 135 Chinese characters. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi

$(240523) -- JENIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians check building debris after Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, May 23, 2024. The Israeli army pulled out on Thursday from the West Bank\'s Jenin and its refugee camp after three days of military operation, killing 12 Palestinians and wounding 25 others, said Palestinian security sources. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua that Israeli forces stormed the city of Jenin and its camp on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

MIDEAST-JENIN-ISRAEL-ARMY-WITHDRAWAL

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(240523) -- JENIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians check building debris after Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin, May 23, 2024. The Israeli army pulled out on Thursday from the West Bank's Jenin and its refugee camp after three days of military operation, killing 12 Palestinians and wounding 25 others, said Palestinian security sources. Palestinian security sources told Xinhua that Israeli forces stormed the city of Jenin and its camp on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua

$(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Sixth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Chongqing International Expo Center in southwest China\'s Chongqing Municipality, May 23, 2024. With the theme of "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services", the fair is held from May 23 to 26 in Chongqing. (Xinhua\/Zhang Ziyu$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-CHONGQING-INVESTMENT-TRADE-FAIR (CN)

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(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Sixth Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Chongqing International Expo Center in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, May 23, 2024. With the theme of "New Western China, New Manufacturing, New Services", the fair is held from May 23 to 26 in Chongqing. (Xinhua/Zhang Ziyu

$(240523) -- NUEVO LEON, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A security staff member stands guard at the scene of a campaign stage collapse in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on May 22, 2024. At least nine people died after a structure collapsed during a political event on Wednesday evening where Mexico\'s presidential candidate, Jorge Alvarez Maynez, was present in the northern state of Nuevo Leon, local media reported. (Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

MEXICO-NUEVO LEON-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-CAMPAIGN

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(240523) -- NUEVO LEON, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A security staff member stands guard at the scene of a campaign stage collapse in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, on May 22, 2024. At least nine people died after a structure collapsed during a political event on Wednesday evening where Mexico's presidential candidate, Jorge Alvarez Maynez, was present in the northern state of Nuevo Leon, local media reported. (Xinhua

$(240523) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs in a talent show during the 23rd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

TANZANIAN-DAR ES SALAAM-CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPETITI

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(240523) -- DAR ES SALAAM, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant performs in a talent show during the 23rd Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Herman Emmanuel/Xinhua

$(240523) -- SHANGHAI, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows the construction site of U.S. carmaker Tesla\'s Megapack factory in east China\'s Shanghai. (Xinhua\/Fang Zhe$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

Xinhua Headlines: Tesla's "milestone" Shanghai bat

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(240523) -- SHANGHAI, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows the construction site of U.S. carmaker Tesla's Megapack factory in east China's Shanghai. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe

$(240523) -- COLOMBO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a religious observance of the Vesak Festival at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Ajith Perera\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-VESAK FESTIVAL

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(240523) -- COLOMBO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a religious observance of the Vesak Festival at a temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 23, 2024. The Vesak Festival is one of the holiest festivals celebrated in Sri Lanka as it marks the birth, enlightenment and demise of Lord Buddha. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua

$(240523) -- RAFAH, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a view on the street in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-STREET VIEW

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(240523) -- RAFAH, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a view on the street in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua

$(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students make pastries during a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Lu Shen\/Xinhua$

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May 21, 2024 06:00 AM

U.S.-CHICAGO-CHINESE CLASS

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(240523) -- CHICAGO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students make pastries during a Chinese class held at the Chinese Consulate General in Chicago, the United States, May 21, 2024. Some 60 high school students from the Chicago Public School (CPS) district had an experience of being immersed in Chinese culture on Tuesday during a Chinese class. TO GO WITH "Feature: An amazing Chinese class for American students" (Photo by Lu Shen/Xinhua

$(240523) -- MANILA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Azni Sofi Arini Binte (L) of Singapore competes against Thanh Thuy Le (C) and Thi Tra My Nguyen of Vietnam during the pool B match between Vietnam and Singapore at the Asian Women\'s Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 in Manila, the Philippines, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Rouelle Umali$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-VOLLEYBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S VO

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(240523) -- MANILA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Azni Sofi Arini Binte (L) of Singapore competes against Thanh Thuy Le (C) and Thi Tra My Nguyen of Vietnam during the pool B match between Vietnam and Singapore at the Asian Women's Volleyball Challenge Cup 2024 in Manila, the Philippines, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali

$(240523) -- KHAN YOUNIS, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian children are pictured at a temporary camp in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

MIDEAST-GAZA-KHAN YOUNIS-PALESTINIAN CHILDREN

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(240523) -- KHAN YOUNIS, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian children are pictured at a temporary camp in the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Younis, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua

$(240523) -- XI\'AN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International tourists dressed in antique style Chinese attire pose for photos with Chinese tourists at the Grand Tang Mall, a bustling pedestrian area, in Xi\'an, northwest China\'s Shaanxi Province, May 14, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: International tourists embrace immersive experience in China" (Xinhua\/Wang Jialin$

May 14, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-INT'L TOURISTS-VISIT (CN)

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(240523) -- XI'AN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- International tourists dressed in antique style Chinese attire pose for photos with Chinese tourists at the Grand Tang Mall, a bustling pedestrian area, in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 14, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: International tourists embrace immersive experience in China" (Xinhua/Wang Jialin

$(240523) -- TOKYO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a scene during a lecture on "Understanding China\'s Economy" in Tokyo, Japan. Three Chinese scholars visiting Tokyo have given a lecture here on "Understanding China\'s Economy," shedding light on the current challenges and the immense potential of China\'s economic development. Held at the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Wednesday, the lecture attracted around 60 guests from Japan\'s political, business and academic circles. TO GO WITH "Scholars share China\'s economic outlook in Tokyo" (Xinhua\/Liu Chunyan$

May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

JAPAN-TOKYO-CHINESE SCHOLARS-LECTURE-ECONOMY

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(240523) -- TOKYO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a scene during a lecture on "Understanding China's Economy" in Tokyo, Japan. Three Chinese scholars visiting Tokyo have given a lecture here on "Understanding China's Economy," shedding light on the current challenges and the immense potential of China's economic development. Held at the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Wednesday, the lecture attracted around 60 guests from Japan's political, business and academic circles. TO GO WITH "Scholars share China's economic outlook in Tokyo" (Xinhua/Liu Chunyan

$(240523) -- SUKOHARJO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows an agricultural drone flying over a paddy field in Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia. Agricultural drones are used here to help local farmers do farm work in a more efficient, convenient and safe way. (Photo by Bram Selo\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

INDONESIA-SUKOHARJO-AGRICULTURAL DRONE

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(240523) -- SUKOHARJO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows an agricultural drone flying over a paddy field in Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia. Agricultural drones are used here to help local farmers do farm work in a more efficient, convenient and safe way. (Photo by Bram Selo/Xinhua

$(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Yao Dawei$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BIS GENERAL MANAGER-MEETIN

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(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Agustin Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei

$(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ante Milicic (1st L), the newly-appointed head coach of China\'s national women\'s football team, attends a training session after a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Jia Haocheng$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-WOMEN'S FOOTBALL-HEAD COACH(CN)

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(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ante Milicic (1st L), the newly-appointed head coach of China's national women's football team, attends a training session after a press conference in Beijing, capital of China, May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng

$(240523) -- HUANGSHAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China\'s Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Shi Yalei\/Xinhua$

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May 20, 2024 06:00 AM

#CHINA-ANHUI-HUANGSHAN MOUNTAIN-TIANDU PEAK-REOPEN

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(240523) -- HUANGSHAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 20, 2024 shows tourists visiting the Tiandu peak in Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. The Tiandu peak, one of the most popular sites in Huangshan Mountain scenic area, has recently reopened after a rotational closure period which allows nature to rest and self-repair. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua

$(240523) -- RIJEKA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of GNK Dinamo Zagreb celebrate their 17th title of Croatian Cup after the 2nd leg final match between HNK Rijeka and GNK Dinamo Zagreb at the 2023-2024 Croatian Cup in Rijeka, Croatia, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Marko Lukunic\/PIXSELL via Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)CROATIA-RIJEKA-FOOTBALL-CROATIAN CUP-FINAL

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(240523) -- RIJEKA, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of GNK Dinamo Zagreb celebrate their 17th title of Croatian Cup after the 2nd leg final match between HNK Rijeka and GNK Dinamo Zagreb at the 2023-2024 Croatian Cup in Rijeka, Croatia, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Marko Lukunic/PIXSELL via Xinhua

$(240523) -- YINCHUAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sep. 16, 2023 shows Zhang Shubin (front) and his bride biking to their wedding venue in Lingwu City, northwest China\'s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Chinese couples redefine weddings with simplicity and joy" (Xinhua$

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Sep 16, 2023 06:00 AM

CHINA-NINGXIA-WEDDING-NEW TRENDS(CN)

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(240523) -- YINCHUAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sep. 16, 2023 shows Zhang Shubin (front) and his bride biking to their wedding venue in Lingwu City, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Across China: Young Chinese couples redefine weddings with simplicity and joy" (Xinhua

$(240523) -- RIZHAO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Rizhao Port to learn about the local progress in promoting the smart and green development of the port, expanding the opening up, in Rizhao, east China\'s Shandong Province, May 22, 2024. Xi inspected the city of Rizhao in east China\'s Shandong Province on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua\/Ju Peng$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-SHANDONG-RIZHAO-XI JINPING-INSPECTION (CN)

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(240523) -- RIZHAO, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, visits Rizhao Port to learn about the local progress in promoting the smart and green development of the port, expanding the opening up, in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, May 22, 2024. Xi inspected the city of Rizhao in east China's Shandong Province on Wednesday afternoon. (Xinhua/Ju Peng

$(240523) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo of Indonesia hits a return during the women\'s singles round of 16 match between Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo of Indonesia and Wang Zhiyi of China at Malaysia Masters 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-BADMINTON-MALAYSIA MASTE

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(240523) -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo of Indonesia hits a return during the women's singles round of 16 match between Ester Nurumi Tri Wardoyo of Indonesia and Wang Zhiyi of China at Malaysia Masters 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 23, 2024. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua

$(240523) -- PASIG CITY, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Australian players\' floorball sticks and goalie masks are laid out on the court before the 2024 Men\'s World Floorball Championships qualifications between Australia and Japan in Pasig City, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Rouelle Umali$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG-FLOORBALL-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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(240523) -- PASIG CITY, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Australian players' floorball sticks and goalie masks are laid out on the court before the 2024 Men's World Floorball Championships qualifications between Australia and Japan in Pasig City, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali

$(240523) -- PASIG, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vignesa Pasupathy of Singapore falls during the 2024 Men\'s World Floorball Championships qualifications between China and Singapore in Pasig City, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Rouelle Umali$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)PHILIPPINES-PASIG-FLOORBALL-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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(240523) -- PASIG, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Vignesa Pasupathy of Singapore falls during the 2024 Men's World Floorball Championships qualifications between China and Singapore in Pasig City, the Philippines, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali

$(240523) -- KOBE, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jun of China competes during Women\'s Shot Put F35 Final at the Para Athletics World Championships held in Kobe, Japan, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua\/Zhang Xiaoyu$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)JAPAN-KOBE-PARA ATHLETICS-WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

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(240523) -- KOBE, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Jun of China competes during Women's Shot Put F35 Final at the Para Athletics World Championships held in Kobe, Japan, on May 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu

$(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta\'s Hans Hateboer (L) and Berat Djimsiti celebrate with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

(SP)IRELAND-DUBLIN-FOOTBALL-UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE-FIN

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(240523) -- DUBLIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Atalanta's Hans Hateboer (L) and Berat Djimsiti celebrate with the trophy after the UEFA Europa League final match between Atalanta and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Dublin, Ireland, May 22, 2024. (Photo by Michele Maraviglia/Xinhua

$(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China\'s Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua\/Liu Chan$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-CHONGQING-JINFO MOUNTAIN-CLOUDS (CN)

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(240523) -- CHONGQING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows clouds streaming down the Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. (Xinhua/Liu Chan

$(240523) -- CANNES, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian model Sofia Resing poses for the screening of the film "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" (The Count of Monte-Cristo) at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2024. (Xinhua\/Gao Jing$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-LE COMTE DE MONTE-CRIS

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(240523) -- CANNES, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian model Sofia Resing poses for the screening of the film "Le Comte de Monte-Cristo" (The Count of Monte-Cristo) at the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Gao Jing

$(240523) -- SINGAPORE, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a city view of Singapore. The Singapore economy grew 2.7 percent year-on-year in the first three months of 2024, extending the 2.2 percent expansion in the previous quarter, according to the quarterly economic survey issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry Thursday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey\/Xinhua$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

SINGAPORE-ECONOMY-Q1-GROWTH

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(240523) -- SINGAPORE, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a city view of Singapore. The Singapore economy grew 2.7 percent year-on-year in the first three months of 2024, extending the 2.2 percent expansion in the previous quarter, according to the quarterly economic survey issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry Thursday. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua

$(240523) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. TO GO WITH "U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations" (Xinhua\/Liu Jie$

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May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WHITE HOUSE-PALESTINE

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(240523) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. TO GO WITH "U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations" (Xinhua/Liu Jie

(240523) -- MEXICO CITY, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Security personnel work at the site of an accident where a structure collapsed during a campaign activity in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, late May 22, 2024. (Xinhua

May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

(SpotNews)MEXICO-NUEVO LEON-CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY-STRU

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(240523) -- MEXICO CITY, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Security personnel work at the site of an accident where a structure collapsed during a campaign activity in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, late May 22, 2024. (Xinhua

$(240523) -- HARBIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a scene near an explosion site in Harbin, northeast China\'s Heilongjiang Province. An explosion ripped from an apartment on the fourth floor of a five-story building in Harbin, the capital city of northeast China\'s Heilongjiang Province Thursday morning, with casualties yet to be identified, according to Xinhua\'s reporter on site. Ambulance, public security and fire personnel have arrived at the site for rescue. (Xinhua\/Ding He$

May 23, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING-EXP

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(240523) -- HARBIN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 23, 2024 shows a scene near an explosion site in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. An explosion ripped from an apartment on the fourth floor of a five-story building in Harbin, the capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province Thursday morning, with casualties yet to be identified, according to Xinhua's reporter on site. Ambulance, public security and fire personnel have arrived at the site for rescue. (Xinhua/Ding He

$(240523) -- WUXI, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk with baby strollers at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China\'s Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2024. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Gu Jihong\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

#CHINA-JIANGSU-WUXI-RIVER-SCENIC BELT (CN)

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(240523) -- WUXI, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk with baby strollers at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2024. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Gu Jihong/Xinhua

$(240523) -- DEQEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a bend of the Jinsha River, the upper section of the Yangtze River, in southwest China. (Xinhua\/Chen Xinbo$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

CHINA-YUNNAN-DEQEN-JINSHA RIVER-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

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(240523) -- DEQEN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows a bend of the Jinsha River, the upper section of the Yangtze River, in southwest China. (Xinhua/Chen Xinbo

$(240523) -- ABIDJAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows a hospital of the resettlement village in the north of the northern town of Ferkessedougou in Cote d\'Ivoire. TO GO WITH "Feature: Resettlement village built by Chinese company brings new life to villagers in northern Cote d\'Ivoire" (Xinhua\/Zhang Jian$

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May 14, 2024 06:00 AM

COTE D'IVOIRE-RESETTLEMENT VILLAGE-CHINESE COMPANY

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(240523) -- ABIDJAN, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows a hospital of the resettlement village in the north of the northern town of Ferkessedougou in Cote d'Ivoire. TO GO WITH "Feature: Resettlement village built by Chinese company brings new life to villagers in northern Cote d'Ivoire" (Xinhua/Zhang Jian

$(240522) -- HAWALLI (KUWAIT), May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the International Gold and Jewelry Exhibition in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on May 22, 2024. The International Gold and Jewelry Exhibition kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until May 27 with the participation of more than 200 exhibitors. (Photo by Asad\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

KUWAIT-HAWALLI-GOLD AND JEWELRY EXHIBITION

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(240522) -- HAWALLI (KUWAIT), May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman visits the International Gold and Jewelry Exhibition in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, on May 22, 2024. The International Gold and Jewelry Exhibition kicked off here on Wednesday and will last until May 27 with the participation of more than 200 exhibitors. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua

$(240522) -- GAZA, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians stand behind a burnt fishing boat hit by Israeli strikes on the Mediterranean coast of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on May 22, 2024. At least 23 Palestinians were killed Wednesday in Israeli raids on various areas in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources. (Photo by Khaled Omar\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-BURNT BOAT

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(240522) -- GAZA, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians stand behind a burnt fishing boat hit by Israeli strikes on the Mediterranean coast of the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on May 22, 2024. At least 23 Palestinians were killed Wednesday in Israeli raids on various areas in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian sources. (Photo by Khaled Omar/Xinhua

(240522) -- LONDON, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on May 22, 2024. Sunak announced on Wednesday that the country will hold a general election on July 4. (Xinhua

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May 22, 2023 06:00 AM

BRITAIN-LONDON-PM-GENERAL ELECTION-JULY 4

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(240522) -- LONDON, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks outside 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, on May 22, 2024. Sunak announced on Wednesday that the country will hold a general election on July 4. (Xinhua

$(240522) -- AMMAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (C-R) and King Abdullah II (C-L) of Jordan review the honor guard during an official welcome ceremony in Amman, Jordan, on May 22, 2024. King Abdullah II of Jordan and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said stressed on Wednesday the urgent need to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh\/Xinhua$

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May 22, 2024 06:00 AM

JORDAN-AMMAN-KING-OMAN-SULTAN-MEETING

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(240522) -- AMMAN, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said (C-R) and King Abdullah II (C-L) of Jordan review the honor guard during an official welcome ceremony in Amman, Jordan, on May 22, 2024. King Abdullah II of Jordan and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said stressed on Wednesday the urgent need to reach an immediate and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua