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CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-DALAD BANNER-DESERT TOURISM (CN)

(240805) -- DALAD BANNER, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Fang arranges groceries on a shelf at a convenience store inside a capsule camp at the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot in Dalad Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 30, 2024. Li Fang, 30, is the officer in charge of the Yinkentala Desert scenic spot, a popular tourist destination in Dalad Banner. Through her efforts, a capsule camp opened recently, and became a new attraction to tourists from home and abroad. Flocking tourists have also brought more job opportunities to villagers living around the scenic spot, along with handsome dividends through their jointly developed tourism projects. Ecological protection should also be highlighted in tourism development, Li said, adding that more chunks of lush greenery will be added in the desert to ensure the balance between economic activities and natural sustainability. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Zhipeng)

Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition

STORY: Jordanian youth excel in Chinese proficiency competition SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAZIM AL-MASRI, First-place winner STORYLINE: Jordan's 23rd edition of the "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for college students concluded its finals on Tuesday at the Philadelphia University in Jordan. The competition was co-organized by the Amman Chinese Cultural Center and by Philadelphia University, with support from the Chinese Embassy in Jordan. Chinese Ambassador Chen Chuandong highlighted the growing popularity of Chinese language learning in Jordan, noting that there are over 1,000 students enrolled in Jordan's two Confucius Institutes and seven Chinese language programs. Ten contestants from the University of Jordan, Philadelphia University, Yarmouk University, and the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Confucius Institute competed in the finals, showcasing

Iran facilitates Chinese tourists' visits to museums

STORY: Iran facilitates Chinese tourists' visits to museums SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Iran is increasing the convenience of Chinese visitors to some of its museums, not least by offering Chinese versions of artifact introductions, said an Iranian museum official on Tuesday. Hadi Mirzaei, director general of the General Office of Museums in the Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of a press conference in Iran's capital city of Tehran to announce the events and programs scheduled to be held in the country during the National Cultural Heritage Week on May 18-24 every year. "We have prepared catalogues for Chinese tourists in their own language to enable them to gain more knowledge about Iran's culture while visiting the country's museums and sites," said Mirzaei. Mirzaei praise

Interest in learning Chinese on rise in Myanmar for enhanced career prospects

STORY: Interest in learning Chinese on rise in Myanmar for enhanced career prospects SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese classes in Yangon 2. various of students in Chinese classes STORYLINE: Amid Myanmar's deepening ties with China, a growing number of students are embracing the challenge of mastering Chinese language, driven by the promise of enhanced career prospects. From garment factory workers to aspiring interpreters, young professionals in Myanmar are dedicating themselves to mastering Chinese, recognizing its pivotal role in securing lucrative job opportunities. Chit Chit Po, a 32-year-old garment factory worker, told Xinhua in a recent interview that it is advantageous to learn Chinese, noting that it has potentials to unlock job opportunities and increase pay. "I admire Chinese clothing, Chinese living styles and their preservation of traditional Chinese culture," she said. "Current

Chinese studies at Turkish university boost cultural diversity, job prospects

STORY: Chinese studies at Turkish university boost cultural diversity, job prospects SHOOTING TIME: March 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese class at the University in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): ESMA ALKIN, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): ESMA ALKIN, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): CILE MADEN KALKAN, Deputy head of the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): SELINAY ALTINTAS, Student at the Chinese Language and Literature Department, Ankara's Haci Bayram Veli University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): YUAN ZHANG, Chinese language teacher STORYLINE: In Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, the study of the Chinese language at Haci Bayram Veli University has opened doors to cultural en

Apple opens largest retail store on Chinese mainland in Shanghai

STORY: Apple opens largest retail store on Chinese mainland in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:38 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the store 2. various of Apple CEO Tim Cook 3. various of customers STORYLINE: Smartphone maker Apple on Thursday inaugurated its largest retail store on the Chinese mainland in Shanghai, with Apple CEO Tim Cook opening the doors of the new store and welcoming Chinese consumers. The eighth Apple store in Shanghai is located in Jing'ansi Square in a central business district of the metropolis. It is the company's second-largest retail store globally. The flagship store boasts more than 150 employees who can communicate with customers in English, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and Malay, in addition to the Chinese language in 25 varieties of Chinese dialects, according to Apple. Diana Chou, market director for East China, Apple Retail, said that Apple values Chinese consumers, and Appl

China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook

STORY: China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Apple CEO Tim Cook STORYLINE: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday reiterated the company's long-term commitment to the Chinese market during his visit to Shanghai. "There's no supply chain in the world that's more critical to us than China," Cook said, noting that Apple will strengthen its long-term cooperation with its Chinese supply chain partners and work closely with them on green and smart manufacturing to achieve win-win results. A new flagship Apple store is scheduled to open in Shanghai on Thursday, which is set to become the company's second-largest retail store globally. On Wednesday, Apple held a sharing session with Chinese suppliers such as BYD, Lens Technology and Shenzhen Everwin Precision Technology Co., Ltd., showcasing their latest achievements and progress in smart manufacturing, green man

CHINA-HEBEI-XIZANG-OILFIELD WORKER (CN)

(240312) -- LHASA, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Champa studies for a qualification test during his off-duty time at the "Bohai Century" Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit in the Qinhuangdao 32-6 Oilfield, north China's Hebei Province, March 7, 2024. Champa, 29, hails from Zho'nyin Town, Nyima County, Nagqu City of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, which is a pastoral area deep in the Changtang Grassland with an altitude of more than 4,700 meters. In 2020, Champa learned that China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) was recruiting college graduates in Xizang and signed up for the job. In September of that year, Champa became an offshore oilfield worker and has been working in the Qinhuangdao 32-6 Oilfield ever since. As a production operator, he focuses on the safe production and stable operation of the crude oil processing and sewage treatment systems. Offshore work is rotated on a 28-day shift. During breaks, Champa traveled around the country, but more often he

Bangladeshi book fair highlights love of Chinese culture

STORY: Bangladeshi book fair highlights love of Chinese culture SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): REZAUL HAQUE, Visitor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TAUSIF ZAMAN, Student of the Confucius Institute at the Dhaka University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG HUI, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Dhaka 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): YAO WEN, Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh STORYLINE: Bangladesh's largest annual book fair is held in the capital Dhaka during the whole of February. A Chinese book house at the fair gains popularity as more local people want to know more about China. The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela, which means "Immortal Twenty-First Book Fair" in the local language, is welcomed by locals as hundreds of visitors waiting in long queues to enter the book fair. Rezaul Haque is another one who came to the book house. "We've been introduced to China sinc

Back to countryside, new trend amid China's rural revitalization drive

STORY: Back to countryside, new trend amid China's rural revitalization drive SHOOTING TIME: recent DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the countryside 2. various of Wang Jinyue working in the field 3. various of the robot designed by Wang's team 4. various of a vegetable cultivation base in Shaanxi 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO QIANG, General manager of a biotechnology company in Shaanxi STORYLINE: As China is comprehensively promoting rural revitalization, more and more "new farmers," mostly well-educated young people with new ideas and skills, have started to move from big cities to the countryside. They are bringing urban and rural areas closer together and addressing challenges with innovative solutions. When Wang Jinyue quitted his job as a manager of an Internet company in Shanghai and returned to his home village in Jinshan District of Shanghai in 2017, he brought more than 70 engineers with him. They have been committed to the re

Animation, job hunting drive popularity of Japanese-language stud

TOKYO, Japan - Andi Lukito from Indonesia works full-time at a store of Lawson Inc., a major convenience store chain operator, in Tokyo's Setagaya Ward on Sept. 17. (Kyodo)

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