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Giant pandas win hearts in Xinjiang Original
Giant pandas Baoyuan and Derui are winning hearts in Xinjiang. Their daily diet is carefully designed by experts, featuring fresh bamboo leaves and shoots, along with fruit platters. To make visits easier for residents, Urumqi has launched panda-themed subway trains and buses.■
Finding Kashgar | Kashgar artisans preserve a centuries-old Uyghur coppercraft tradition Original
In Kashgar's ancient city, Subatjan Elam learns the centuries-old Uyghur art of copperware making. From a simple copper sheet to a finished piece, every hammer strike reflects patience, skill, and living heritage.
GLOBALink | Ancient fur ski race ignites excitement in Altay, Xinjiang Original
An ancient fur ski competition was held at Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Altay, Xinjiang, on Friday. More than 300 athletes from 11 local teams stepped onto handmade fur skis, holding solid-wood ski poles as they raced bravely down the slopes. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
Finding Kashgar | Friends from around world gather in Xinjiang for rural football match Original
Deep in Xinjiang, the whistle blows, and it's game on! Friends from all corners of the globe are joining in for a rural footie frenzy. Join us for kick-off in Kashgar and enjoy the magic of the game.
Grapevine goalpost and the making of young footballers Original
URUMQI, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- "Once you can walk, you can play football," is a saying originating from Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where football first arrived in the 19th century. To this day, the phrase still rings familiar across this region and beyond.
Finding Kashgar | Challenge accepted: A day in the life as a photographer's assistant Original
Snapping shots of the prettiest ladies in Kashgar at some of the city's most stunning locations is a tall order. But these vacation photographers are up to the challenge. Join local presenter Subatjan Elam as he steps into the shoes of a photographer's assistant for a day.■
Faces of Kashgar | Food, friendship, and finding home Original
Despite being ethnically Korean, Seok Gyeong-seon has found a welcoming home in Kashgar, Xinjiang. Bringing kimchi to the land of naan bread, he has shared his authentic Korean-style cuisine, winning over locals and forging lasting bonds along the way.■
GLOBALink | National Youth Girls' Football Unity Cup opens in Xinjiang
The China Youth Girls' Football Unity Cup kicked off on Tuesday in Kashgar, Xinjiang. The five-day event has brought together over 300 girls aged 12 to 14 from 21 teams across the country.
Faces of Kashgar | Uygur martial arts coach finds life's rhythm in Tai Chi Original
Inspired by Jet Li's kungfu movies, Mirzat Eli, a Uygur martial arts coach in northwest China's Xinjiang, has embraced the rhythm of life through Tai Chi. Now, he's sharing the secrets of yin and yang with others.■
Faces of Kashgar | Nurturing the seeds of Chinese football in Xinjiang Original
With a master's degree and a dream, Ablajan Mamut is ready to change the game for football-crazy kids in Xinjiang. Find out how he's nurturing Xinjiang's football-mad kids into China's future stars.■
GLOBALink | Follow the steps of Taklimakan Rally, feel the charm of Aksu Original
The 2025 Taklimakan Rally roared to life on May 20 in Aksu Prefecture, northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. In Aksu, racers navigated visually stunning courses through the majestic Wensu Canyon and Gobi plains. With diverse ethnic culture and unique landscapes, Xinjiang has become a more and more popular destination for tourists from home and abroad.
Xinjiang adopts regulation to protect Kirgiz epic storytelling Original
URUMQI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The regional legislature of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China on Wednesday adopted a regulation, which will take effect on May 1, to protect a UNESCO-listed oral epic of the Kirgiz ethnic group. The "Manas" epic is known as one of the three heroic epics of Chinese ethnic minorities, along with "King Gesar" of the Tibetan ethnic group and "Jangar" of the Mongolian ethnic group.
Faces of Kashgar | Dual role of Muslim cleric and national legislator
Memet Juma proudly wears two hats: in Beijing, he sits as a national legislator in the meeting hall, while in Xinjiang, he preaches as a khatib at Id Kah Mosque. Find out about the decade of changes he has seen and his efforts to uplift his local mosque and the wider community.■
Faces of Kashgar | Motion capture actor pushes boundaries of physics with unique baseball skills Original
Watch Bilal Ehet defy the laws of physics and hit it out of the park with his jaw-dropping baseball tricks. Hailing from Kashgar, Xinjiang, this young lad has turned a niche hobby into a cool career, and has his heart set on a world record.■
Xinjiang's Altay emerges as a wonderland for winter sports Original
URUMQI, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Unlike many who celebrate the Spring Festival at home, Luo Zhengye and his daughter enjoy a unique tradition: For the past three years, they have hit the slopes of Altay, a city nestled in the far northwest of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. For Luo, who is from south China's Guangzhou City and has skied at top destinations around the world, Altay offers an unparalleled experience.
Interview: Ski mountaineering's global expansion and China's key role
by sportswriters Wang Qin'ou, He Leijing and Ma Kai HARBIN, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- "I've always loved traveling to China because there's always something new to learn." Jordi Canals Fontan, secretary general of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF), spoke to Xinhua on a steep slope at the Yabuli Ski Resort, the venue for ski mountaineering at the Harbin Asian Winter Games. The Spanish veteran, with his gray hair, clutched a small notebook packed with notes from the Winter Asiad.
Interview: Ski mountaineering's global expansion and China's key role Original
At the Harbin Asian Winter Games, Jordi Canals Fontan, secretary general of the International Ski Mountaineering Federation, celebrated the growth of ski mountaineering in Asia, emphasizing the sport's expansion and potential following its debut in the Asiad while highlighting China's investment in nurturing young talent. by sportswriters Wang Qin'ou, He Leijing and Ma Kai HARBIN, Feb.
Feature: Buluer's journey from Xinjiang's snowy peaks to ski mountaineering gold
Buluer of China reacts during the Ski Mountaineering mixed relay final match at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Yabuli, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb. 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Yang Qing) At just 19, Buluer has already established himself as a dominant force in China's ski mountaineering scene, winning two golds at the Asian Winter Games and aiming to elevate his hometown Altay into a global ski destination ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Roundup: China sets new medal record, Thailand wins first-ever medal at Asian Winter Games Original
China has achieved its best haul of medals at a single edition of the Asian Winter Games as Thailand claimed its first ever medal. HARBIN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- China set a new record for the most medals won by the country's delegation in a single Asian Winter Games, while Thailand secured its first-ever medal on Tuesday. Ten gold medals were awarded on Tuesday, with China claiming six golds, five silvers, and five bronzes to bring its total medal count to 70.
Feature: Lebanese ski mountaineer glides into dream of blue skies, white snow Original
Lebanon's Georges Wakim made history as the country's first ski mountaineering athlete at the Asian Winter Games, vowing to elevate Lebanon's presence in winter sports despite falling short in the qualifiers. by sportswriters He Leijing, Wang Qinou and Ma Kai HARBIN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Georges Wakim, clad in a helmet and goggles, his skis firmly planted in the snow, lingered halfway up the slope long after his event had concluded on Sunday.
China sweeps ski mountaineering titles in Asian Winter Games debut Original
HARBIN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- China claimed all six podium positions in Sunday's ski mountaineering competition, dominating both the men's and women's sprint races as the sport made its debut at the Harbin Asian Winter Games. In the men's race, Buluer from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region secured the gold in two minutes and 22.29 seconds, edging his compatriot Zhang Chenghao by 0.62 seconds, while Bi Yuxin took home the bronze, 2.74 seconds further back.
Pearl ball: a dynamic sport where the hoop moves
by sportswriters Cao Yibo, Ma Kai and Hu Jiali SANYA, China, Nov. 23 (Xinhua) -- Imagine a basketball game where the hoop moves to catch your shot - a dream for any player. Yet this is a reality in pearl ball, a unique sport showcased at China's 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities. Pearl ball originates from the traditional Manchu folk game "Pearl Harvesting," which simulated the labor of pearl divers.
Chine : trois personnes grièvement blessées dans une bousculade dans un lycée au Xinjiang
Trois lycéens ont été grièvement blessés dans une bousculade survenue lundi dans un lycée à Kashgar, préfecture de la région autonome ouïgoure du Xinjiang, dans le nord-ouest de la Chine, d'après les autorités locales. Les trois élèves grièvement blessés reçoivent des soins médicaux à l'hôpital, alors que onze autres, légèrement blessés, ont été également hospitalisés pour observation.
Long-term outcomes after the arterial switch operation
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Xinhua Headlines: Global media summit eyeing innovation, unity on course toward building shared future for humanity Original
* With a focus on innovation and unity, this summit is more than just an occasion of comparing notes among global media professionals, but a vital platform for fostering international information connectivity and promoting cultural exchanges, which represents a significant step, with the collective effort of the global media, toward building a shared future for humanity. * The media industry in particular has felt the profound impact of technology.
Olympics | U.S. beats France 67-66 to win 8th straight Olympic gold medal in women's basketball Original
The U.S. women's basketball team clinched its eighth straight Olympic gold, while Australia took the bronze at Paris 2024. PARIS, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Gabby Williams' beat-the-buzzer long shot was counted as two points and France failed to pull down one of the biggest victories in Olympic basketball history, losing 67-66 to the United States in the women's basketball final at the Paris Olympics here on Sunday.
Olympics | Olympic basketball attendance breaks record, says FIBA secretary general Original
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis announced that the Paris 2024 basketball tournament set a new Olympic attendance record, surpassing the previous mark set at Atlanta 1996, highlighting the sport's remarkable growth and global appeal. PARIS, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Andreas Zagklis, secretary general of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), said here on Sunday that the basketball tournament attendance of Paris 2024 will definitely break the record.
Olympics | Basketball Roundup: U.S. dominates, France surprises at Paris 2024
PARIS, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- The United States continued its dominance in Olympic basketball, securing both the men's and women's gold medals at the Paris Olympics, while hosts France earned two silvers, marking their best-ever performance in Olympic basketball. The U.S. women's team clinched their eighth consecutive Olympic gold, extending their undefeated streak to a remarkable 60-0 since the 1996 Atlanta Games.
Olympics | U.S. win men's basketball Olympic gold medals, again Original
The U.S. men's basketball team secured their fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal by defeating France 98-87 at the Paris Olympics, with Steph Curry leading the way by hitting eight three-pointers and scoring 24 points. PARIS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. defeated France 98-87 on Saturday to win the men's basketball gold medals for the fifth consecutive time at the Paris Olympic Games here.
Olympics | France edge off Belgium in overtime to face U.S. in women's basketball final
PARIS, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) -- France won a rollercoaster 81-75 semifinal against Belgium in overtime here on Friday to set up a gold medal match with the United States in the Olympic women's basketball competition. The U.S. thrashed Australia 85-64 in the other semi as they dominated in every aspect of the match. Belgium had the upper hand early in the game as they led 17-10 in the first quarter, but a 19-1 run bridging two quarters saw France go up by 29-18.
Olympics | China's Liu/Ji win men's canoe double 500m gold at Paris 2024
PARIS, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- China's Liu Hao and Ji Bowen claimed the men's canoe double 500m gold medal at the Paris Olympics here on Thursday. The pair clocked one minute and 39.48 seconds, ahead of Italy's Gabriele Casadei and Carlo Tacchini who took the silver in 1:41.08. The bronze went to Joan Antoni Moreno and Diego Dominguez of Spain, who finished in 1:41.18. Fresh from achieving an Olympic best result in a heat on Tuesday in 1:37.40, Liu and Ji led all the way in the final.
Olympics | Belgium to face Australia in semis of women's basketball competition
PARIS, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Belgium crushed Spain 79-66 on Wednesday to set up a semifinal against Australia in the women's basketball competition at Paris 2024. After an even first quarter, Belgium broke out from the last tie on 30-30 to take the control of the match, gradually enlarging the gap to lead as many as 22 points. Spain fought back to close in at 71-60 in the fourth quarter, but their efforts failed to pay off as Belgium regained control and pulled away again.
Olympics | Schedule of women's basketball semifinals
World PARIS, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Following is the schedule of the semifinals of the women's basketball competition at Paris 2024: Playing on Friday, August 9 Belgium vs France Australia vs United States Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory Email (optional) Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report!
Olympics | Schedule of men's basketball semi-finals
World PARIS, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Following is the schedule of the semi-finals of the men's basketball competition at the Paris 2024: August 8: France vs Germany United States vs Serbia Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory Email (optional) Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report!
Olympics | Serbia, Germany stumble into men's basketball semis
PARIS, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- The basketball competitions of the Paris 2024 returned to the Bercy Arena on Tuesday, when the men's quarterfinals witnessed two comeback wins and one upset on the first day of the knockout stages. World Cup finalists Serbia escaped with a 95-90 overtime win over Australia, world champions Germany came back from a lackluster start to beat Greece 76-63, while hosts France upset unbeaten medal favorites Canada 82-73.
Olympics | Australia's Trew takes women's skateboarding gold, China's 11-year-old Zheng makes Olympic debut
PARIS, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Australia's Arisa Trew claimed the gold medal in skateboarding women's park event, while China's 11-year-old Zheng Haohao made her Olympic debut, finishing 18th in the preliminaries. As the youngest athlete in China's delegation at Paris 2024, Zheng made her Olympic debut just five day shy of her 12th birthday. Competing in the second group of the preliminaries, Zheng showed a steady performance on her first run, scoring 63.19 points.
Olympics | Germany, Netherlands win 3x3 basketball gold medals
PARIS, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- The 3x3 basketball tournament at Paris 2024 concluded on Monday with Germany and the Netherlands clinching golds in women's and men's categories respectively. In the women's semifinals, the United States and Spain were tied at 16-16 after the regulation 10 minutes, pushing the game into sudden-death overtime. Euro Cup gold medalists Spain secured a final berth with an 18-16 win, thanks to a layup and a free throw.
Olympics | Men's 3x3 basketball: France, Lithuania secure berths in semifinals
PARIS, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Lithuania took down Poland and Serbia host France in the play-in round to advance to semifinals, while China packed up to leave the tournament with a record of one win and six losses in Suday's 3X3 basketball at the Paris Olympic Games. In the night's finale at Place de la Concorde, Timothe Vergiat of France nailed down a two-pointer with seven seconds left on the clock to bash world No.1 Serbia 22-19 to set the court to mania.
Olympics | Women's basketball: Belgium, Australia reach top eight, China out
LILLE, France, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- A 27-point gap could ensure a quarterfinal berth of the women's basketball competition at the Paris Olympics. Belgium got exactly what they wanted by trouncing Japan 85-58 here on Sunday. With the United States and Germany already qualifying for the knockout round, Belgium needed to beat Japan to finish third in Group C and advance as one of the best two third-placed teams from three groups.
Olympics | Women's basketball standings of group stage
LILLE, France, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings of the group stage of the women's basketball competition at the Paris 2024 on Sunday (tabulated under games played, won, lost, game points for, game points against, game points difference and points): Group A: 1. Spain 3 3 0 223 213 10 6 2. Serbia 3 2 1 201 184 17 5 3. China 3 1 2 228 229 -1 4 4. Puerto Rico 3 0 3 175 201 -26 3 Group B: 1. France 3 2 1 222 187 35 5 2. Australia 3 2 1 211 212 -1 5 3. Nigeria 3 2 1 208 207 1 5 4.
Olympics | 3X3 basketball: Chinese women's team fails to reach semis
PARIS, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- China lost to the United States twice in the final round of the pool stage and the following play-in game in the women's 3x3 basketball at the Paris Olympic Games on Saturday and failed to advance to the semifinals. Despite losing to the U.S. 14-12 in the final round of the pool stage, the Chinese team still made it to the playoffs, but they lost to the U.S. in the playoffs again, at 21-13.
Olympics | Spain tops group with win over Serbia, China keeps hopes of progression alive
LILLE, France, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Spain beat Serbia 70-62 to finish atop in Group A of the women's basketball at the Paris 2024, while China kept its quarterfinals hopes alive after demolishing Puerto Rico 80-58 here on Saturday. All the Spanish players on the court had their names on the scoresheet, led by Maria Conde's 15 points, while Yvonne Anderson had the game-high 18 points for Serbia.
Olympics | Men's basketball standings of group stage
LILLE, France, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Following are the standings of the group stage of the men's basketball competition at the Paris 2024 on Saturday (tabulated under games played, won, lost, game points for, game points against, game points difference and points): Group A 1. Canada 3 3 0 267 247 20 6 2. Australia 3 1 2 246 250 -4 4 3. Greece 3 1 2 233 241 -8 4 4. Spain 3 1 2 249 257 -8 4 Group B 1. Germany 3 3 0 268 221 47 6 2. France 3 2 1 243 241 2 5 3. Brazil 3 1 2 241 248 -7 4 4.
Olympics | 3X3 basketball: China suffer consecutive defeats
PARIS, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- China suffered consecutive defeats to Germany and Azerbaijan in the women's 3X3 basketball at the Paris Olympic Games on Friday. Even though the team's brain Wang Lili only went one from eight attempts, the other three paint-dominators took control of the opening stage of the game against Germany. Led by Marie Reichert, top-scorer with seven points in the game, the Germans quickly turned the tide and sealed the 18-15 win.
Olympics | Spain eliminated after losing to Canada in men's basketball
LILLE, France, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Sergio Llull's 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left cut the deficit to only one point, but his last attempt failed as Spain lost 88-85 to Canada on Friday and were eliminated from the men's basketball competition of the Paris 2024. It was a do-or-die match for the former world champions as they would have finished first in Group A if they beat group leaders Canada, and ranked bottom if they lose.
Olympics | U.S., France keep winning streaks in women's basketball
LILLE, France, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The U.S., hosts France and Olympic new-comers Germany kept their perfect records on Thursday as they extended winning streak in the women's basketball at the Paris 2024. Belgium tried everything they have but were still unable to pull down the U.S., which pocketed their second win by 87-74. After a 23 to all first quarter, the seven-time Olympic champions held a 46-38 lead in the first half.
Olympics | 3X3 basketball roundup: China upset world No. 1 Serbia in men's event
PARIS, July 31 (Xinhua) -- China's men triumphed over FIBA world No. 1 Serbia 21-15 in the 3X3 basketball pool round at Paris 2024 on Wednesday. Serbia started strong with an 8-5 lead, but China quickly turned the tide with 2-pointers from Zhang Ning and Zhao Jiaren. The Dragons maintained their lead, and with Zhao's two free throws, they sealed the victory. Zhang led the game with 11 points, shooting seven from 12, while Zhao and Zhu Yuanbo added six and three points respectively.
Olympics | U.S., Serbia cruise in Paris 2024 men's basketball
LILLE, France, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. had no trouble beating South Sudan 103-86 on Wednesday at Paris 2024, while Serbia overwhelmed Puerto Rico 107-66 in the men's basketball competition here. South Sudan, who had narrowly lost 101-100 in a warm-up against the U.S. before the Olympics, still gave the defending champions a hard time when they pulled back a 21-point deficit to 60-49 with a 13-3 run.
Olympics | Chinese women's basketball team suffers 2nd straight loss
LILLE, France, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Chinese women's basketball team was defeated by Serbia 81-59 on Wednesday, suffering their second consecutive loss at the Paris Olympics. Serbia had eliminated China in the quarterfinals with a 77-70 win at Tokyo 2020. "We faced many challenges during training this year, including injuries and incomplete team attendance. We only had the full team together a week before the Olympics began, which hindered our ability to go far," said China's Huang Sijing.
Olympics | 3X3 basketball roundup: China's last shot in overtime beats France
PARIS, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Expectations were high for the Olympic 3x3 basketball competition, but few anticipated the thrilling peak on the first matchday, as Wang Lili banked a game-winning 2-pointer in overtime to secure China a 21-19 victory over hosts France in the women's pool round at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday. Chen Mingling led China's scoring with a game-high 10 points, while Zhang Zhiting contributed six points and four rebounds.
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