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Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces

STORY: Hong Kong holds forum on new quality productive forces SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YIMING, Vice chairman, China Center for International Economic Exchanges 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Hong Kong hosted the Chinese academic bauhinia forum 2024 on Monday. Under the theme "Towards a New Quality Productive Forces-Driven Chinese Economy," this forum spotlighted the evolving landscape of China's economic sectors. Wang Changlin, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, opened the forum by highlighting recent advancements in China's high-end manufacturing and digital economy, which are setting the pace for emerging strategic industries. The event not only fostered in-depth exchanges but also aimed to broadcast the narrative of China's burgeoning economic power to a global audience, utilizing Hong Kong's unique platform. SOUNDBITE (

CANADA-TORONTO-CHERRY BLOSSOMS

(240422) -- TORONTO, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People spend leisure time under cherry blossoms at High Park in Toronto, Canada, on April 22, 2024. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Chinese tech firm to improve broadband for low-income households in Kenya

STORY: Chinese tech firm to improve broadband for low-income households in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Connected Africa Summit 2024 2. SOUNDBITE(English): ADAM LANE, director of government affairs and partnerships at Huawei Kenya 3. various of Connected Africa Summit 2024 STORYLINE: Chinese technology firm Huawei said on Monday that it is stepping up its rollout of broadband infrastructure to low-income households in Kenya to boost the country's digital economy. Adam Lane, director of government affairs and partnerships at Huawei Kenya, said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that most high-end housing units have broadband connectivity options, including fiber optics, which is not the case for low-income housing. "We have specific technologies for low-income households that make it easier to connect to broadband and use fewer devices, which helps to reduce costs and accelerate access to the inte

First international water sports event held in China's Xizang

STORY: First international water sports event held in China's Xizang SHOOTING TIME: April 20/21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: NYINGCHI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU JIANYU, Competitor from Chengdu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YONGZHAO, Competitor from Chengdu 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBAYRAK ALPER, Competitor from Türkiye 5. various of the race STORYLINE: Over 30 teams from home and abroad have competed in the 2024 Basum Tso International Rafting Open, which concluded on Sunday in Nyingchi City, China's Xizang Autonomous Region. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU JIANYU, Competitor from Chengdu "I was here for a race last year. It's really beautiful here, so I can't wait to come again. I am sure to participate in all of the races held here in the future." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YONGZHAO, Competitor from Chengdu "Here is definitely a 'paradise' for outdoor sports. I recommend that all outdoor sports enthusiasts come here. It

Palestinians left homeless after Israeli operation in central Gaza

STORY: Palestinians left homeless after Israeli operation in central Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 20-22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aftermath 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED, Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Gaza resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Gaza resident STORYLINE: The Israeli army recently ended its military operations in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza Strip and withdrew from the area. Many people became homeless after the Israeli operation and did not know where to go. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED, Gaza resident "There is destruction in this neighborhood. This building housed civilians who worked as engineers, doctors, and teachers. This bombing was unnecessary. This neighborhood was not hostile at all, and its residents were peaceful." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Gaza resident "What can I say? There is nothing to say. The devastation you see says it all. I don't cry because of this wreck

International Youth Photography Exhibition kicks off in Kuwait

STORY: International Youth Photography Exhibition kicks off in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SUAD AL-HAMAR, President of the Kuwait Society for Photography Arts 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIFA DASHTI, Photographer and photography trainer 3. various of people visiting the exhibition STORYLINE: The International Youth Photography Exhibition kicked off Monday in Kuwait's Hawali governorate. The Kuwait China Cultural Center and Kuwait Society for Photography Arts are co-hosting the exhibition "Joint Visions, Shared Future," which showcases 70 photographic works. The Kuwait China Cultural Center provided 50 award-winning photos by young photographers from multiple countries, including Belt and Road partner countries, while the Kuwait Society for Photography Arts presented 20 top photographic works by 16 young Kuwaiti photographers that reflect the country's cities, nature, society

Tunisia, Algeria, Libya agree to advance cooperation

STORY: Tunisia, Algeria, Libya agree to advance cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian President welcoming Algerian President at airport 2. various of Tunisian President welcoming Libyan leader at airport 3. various of Tunisian FM announcing joint declaration STORYLINE: Leaders of Tunisia, Algeria and Libya agreed on Monday to work together to fight irregular immigration and speed up electricity interconnection. Tunisian President Kais Saied, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and President of Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi, voiced the consensus in a joint declaration at the end of the first consultative meeting among the leaders of the three neighboring countries. In the declaration, the leaders agreed to form joint working groups to oversee security along the common border and fight against irregular immigration and all forms of organized crime. They also agreed t

Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon, Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone

STORY: Israeli raid kills 1 militant in S. Lebanon, Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the outskirts of Houla on the Lebanese-Palestinian border 2. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of Houla 3. various of the funeral of a Hezbollah fighter killed during the exchange of fire on the Lebanese-Palestinian border STORYLINE: One Amal Movement member was killed and two others wounded on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on a southern Lebanese village, according to Lebanese military sources. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the casualties resulted from a raid on a house in the center of the southeastern village of Kafr Kila. The sources noted that the Israeli forces carried out 12 airstrikes on eight border towns and villages in southern Lebanon, destroying 15 houses and damaging 25 others. Meanwhile, Hezbollah said its fight

Chinese Language Day celebrated at Confucius Institute in Barcelona

STORY: Chinese Language Day celebrated at Confucius Institute in Barcelona SHOOTING TIME: April 19-22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Barcelona, Spain 2. various of students learning Chinese at the Confucius Institute in Barcelona 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): XU YINGFENG, Coordinator of teaching at Confucius Institute in Barcelona 4. various of students learning Chinese 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): XU YINGFENG, Coordinator of teaching at Confucius Institute in Barcelona 6. various of the Confucius Institute 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): SANDRA RODRIGUEZ, Chinese language student 8. various of street view and the Confucius Institute STORYLINE: Activities such as a writing competition, calligraphy displays, and cultural talks were held late last week at the Confucius Institute in Barcelona to celebrate this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day which falls on April 20, attracting many students and cultural enthusias

Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China

STORY: Migratory birds enter peak hatching period at Poyang Lake in China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: JIUJIANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of migratory birds 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang STORYLINE: As the weather warms up, Poyang Lake becomes a bustling nursery for egrets. The lake and surrounding forest, located in Duchang County of China's Jiangxi Province, provide sanctuary for these elegant migratory birds during their hatching season. Recent years have seen a notable improvement in the ecological environment here. Increased local awareness and efforts in bird protection have led to a rise in the numbers of these migratory visitors, making Poyang Lake a key site for bird conservation efforts in China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI CHUNRU, Voluntary bird protector in Duchang "There are about nine species of summer migratory birds here, including the great egret, intermediate egret, little

Rays advanced to World Series for 1st time in team history

ST. PETERSBURG, United States - Tampa Bay Rays' players celebrate their 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Oct. 19. The Rays will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. (Kyodo)

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