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NZ-China expo roadshow highlights trade opportunities

STORY: NZ-China expo roadshow highlights trade opportunities SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Zealand-China expo roadshow STORYLINE: A New Zealand-China expo roadshow was held in New Zealand's largest city Auckland on Monday. Representatives from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese embassy in New Zealand, the China Chamber of Commerce in New Zealand, the Auckland Business Chamber, the Employers and Manufacturers Association, and the New Zealand China Trade Association attended the roadshow. Brett O'Riley, CEO of Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) and co-chair of New Zealand-China Products Expo Committee, said in his speech that many new industry sectors pose trading opportunities between New Zealand and China, such as importing building products, clean energy and low-carbon products and even pet food from China to New Zealand. Jeff Shepherd, executive direct

Heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increase in first 2 months

STORY: Heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increase in first 2 months SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the factory of the Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI) STORYLINE: In Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning, the Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI) is running at full steam as orders came in. In the first two months of the year, the traditional heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increased by over 750 million yuan compared to the same period last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat

STORY: Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 3. various of cultural performances STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "Today, I went to the Xixiang's Beidi Ancient Temple in Shenzhen's Bao'an District to experience the Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi." The Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi (the North Deity) is the largest temple fair event in Shenzhen. This year's grand parade extended around 4 kilometers, with unprecedented scale and extraordinary liveliness, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Xixiang. More than 100 teams and troupes participated in this event. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "There, I got to see Yingge dancers, dragon and

Global military spending surges amid conflicts, rising tensions: think tank

STORY: Global military spending surges amid conflicts, rising tensions: think tank SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute STORYLINE: Global military spending saw its steepest year-on-year increase last year since 2009, amid conflicts, rising tensions and insecurity, a Stockholm-based think tank said on Monday. In its latest report, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said that total global military expenditure reached 2,443 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase of 6.8 percent in real terms from 2022. The United States is the largest global spender. Lorenzo Scarazzato, a researcher at SIPRI's Military Expenditure and Arms Production Program, said that such an unprecedented rise in military spending is a direct response to a global deterioration in peace and security. While countries are prioritizing military strength, they r

Low-carbon lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

STORY: Low-carbon lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cleer ARC 3 produced by Shenzhen Grandsun Electronic Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU HAIQUAN, President of Shenzhen Grandsun Electronic Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CLAUS RETTIG, Member of the extended Executive Board of Evonik Industries, responsible for Asia Pacific Region STORYLINE: On Monday, a Chinese company released a zero-carbon open-ear headphone in south China's Shenzhen. The Cleer ARC 3, produced by Shenzhen Grandsun Electronic Co., Ltd., obtained the carbon-neutral certificate by maximizing the use of recyclable materials, green electricity and equipment with low power consumption. Wu Haiquan, president of the company, said they have been inspired by the nation's "dual carbon

Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students

STORY: Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:09 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of IPRC Musanze and its students 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMWALI ANGE NATACHA, Student majoring in e-commerce at IPRC Musanze 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISHIMWE YASIL, Student majoring in electrical automation technology at IPRC Musanze 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU WEIXIN, Executive director of Jinhua Polytechnic STORYLINE: In the heart of Musanze town in northern Rwanda, a transformative partnership is shaping the futures of young Rwandans. Integrated Polytechnic Regional College-Musanze (IPRC Musanze), a public higher learning institution, recently signed a five-year agreement with Jinhua Polytechnic of East China's Zhejiang Province for an exchange program. Thirty students from IPRC Musanze will study for two years in Rwanda and one year in China for an advanced diploma. Umwali Ange Natacha, an e-commer

NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1

STORY: NW China's Xinjiang sees foreign trade value up 42.7 pct in Q1 SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:57 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 2. various of a China-Europe freight train 3. various of Horgos Port in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region STORYLINE: Total import and export value of goods in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grew by 42.7 percent year on year to 93.63 billion yuan (about 13.2 billion U.S. dollars) in the first quarter of 2024, the second highest growth rate among all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities in China, official data showed on Thursday. In March 2024 alone, Xinjiang's foreign trade value grew by 27.3 percent, registering growth for 29 consecutive months. From January to March, the region had conducted trade with 193 countries and regions across the globe. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

STORY: Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian Olympians displaying their uniforms STORYLINE: Australia's opening ceremony uniforms were officially unveiled at Sydney's Clovelly Bay on Wednesday, with 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games kicks off. Adorned with Australia's iconic green and gold, the designs were showcased by nine athletes, from reigning Olympic champions to those striving to make their first Games in Paris. The models included men's water polo co-captain Blake Edwards, artistic gymnast Georgia Godwin, Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball silver medalist Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Matildas midfielder Michelle Heyman, Tokyo Olympic K-2 1000m sprint canoeing champion Thomas Green, rugby sevens captain Nick Malouf, 100m Australian record holder Torrie Lewis, Australia's inaugural Olympic breaker Jeff D

Photo exhibition on Flying Tigers, Doolittle Raiders unveiled at U.S. Air Force museum

STORY: Photo exhibition on Flying Tigers, Doolittle Raiders unveiled at U.S. Air Force museum SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: DAYTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEFFREY GREENE, Chairman of Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TERRY BRANSTAD, Former U.S. Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JIANG JIANG, Vice President of Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries 5. various of event 6. various of photo exhibition STORYLINE: A photo exhibition kicked off on Thursday at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to commemorate the Flying Tigers and Doolittle Raiders, Americans who fought Japan in World War II in cooperation with the Chinese people. The half-year-long exhibition recounts the stories of the Flying Tigers and Doolittle Raiders with around 100 photos and detailed narration

Australia, Singapore to collaborate on green shipping initiatives

STORY: Australia, Singapore to collaborate on green shipping initiatives SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CSIRO building 2. various of port and ship in Australia STORYLINE: Australia and Singapore have announced a new joint initiative to reduce maritime emissions. Australia's national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), on Wednesday announced the 20 million Australian dollar (12.8 million U.S. dollar) Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET). Under the partnership, the CSIRO will work with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on green shipping and port infrastructure initiatives and accelerating the uptake of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emission technologies. "In order to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping close to 2050, we need to find reliable, trusted scientific solutions

U.S. dollar hits 7-year high aga

The U.S. dollar surges against the Japanese yen in foreign exchange trading in Tokyo on June 8, topping 140 yen for the first time since June 20, 1991. The board at Tokyo Forex Co. shows the dollar trading at 140.62 yen. ==Kyodo

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