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    Chinese Grammar

    Using 新华社 (Xīnhuáshè) to refer to Xinhua News Agency

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    新华社 + Verb (e.g., 报道)

    Explanation

    新华社 (Xīnhuáshè) is the proper noun for China's official state news agency, Xinhua News Agency. It literally means "New China News Agency" and is one of the most frequently cited sources in Chinese media. It is commonly encountered in news articles as a source attribution.

    Examples

    • 新华社北京6月16日电。

      Xīnhuá Shè Běijīng liù yuè shíliù rì diàn.

      Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 16.

    • 这条消息最早是新华社报道的。

      Zhè tiáo xiāoxi zuìzǎo shì Xīnhuá Shè bàodào de.

      This news was first reported by Xinhua News Agency.

    • 据新华社记者了解，谈判进展顺利。

      Jù Xīnhuá Shè jìzhě liǎojiě, tánpàn jìnzhǎn shùnlì.

      According to Xinhua News Agency reporters, the negotiations are progressing smoothly.

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