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Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital

STORY: Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAL SREYMEAN, Visitor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BO SREYNICH, Visitor 3. various of the opening ceremony of Cambodia-China paintings exhibition 4. various of visitors and exhibits STORYLINE: A Cambodia-China paintings exhibition opened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of visitors. Jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia and China's Jiujiang University, the half-day event displayed dozens of paintings featuring scenery, culture and tradition of both countries as well as Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the exhibition was part of the joint activities organized to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024. "Through this painting exhibition, I believe that

Ammunition warehouse blaze in western Cambodia kills 20 soldiers: PM

STORY: Ammunition warehouse blaze in western Cambodia kills 20 soldiers: PM SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ammunition warehouse STORYLINE: Twenty soldiers were killed on Saturday as fire swept through an ammunition warehouse in western Cambodia, setting off a series of explosions, the country's Prime Minister Hun Manet said. The blaze broke out at 2:30 p.m. local time at the ammunition depot in the Third Military Command in Chamkar Doung village of Kampong Speu province's Chbar Mon town. Kampong Speu Provincial Police Chief Major General Sam Samuon told Xinhua that an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident. The extent of the damage to the ammunition depot remains under assessment. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Phnom Penh. (XHTV)

Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation

STORY: Cambodia, Laos vow to boost bilateral ties, regional cooperation SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Cambodia and Laos on Tuesday vowed to boost their bilateral relations and regional cooperation for the benefit of the two countries and peoples, said a news release from the Cambodian prime minister's spokesperson unit. The commitment was made during a meeting between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and visiting Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith at the Peace Palace in the capital Phnom Penh. Both sides agreed to further promote bilateral cooperation in a number of major areas including energy, connectivity, border affairs, combating transnational crime, defense and security, as well as people-to-people exchanges, the news release said. The two leaders also agreed to further promote the comprehensive and long-lasting strategic partnership for the common prosperity o

Cambodia eager to see more Chinese tourists

STORY: Cambodia eager to see more Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Preah Sihanouk province 2. various of tourists 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TANG SOCHETKRESNA, Director of Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Tourism 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHANG VEYHONG, Driver 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KONG SENGKIM, Driver 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): UY MEYTA, Local tourist to Preah Sihanouk province 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): SEONG CHANTHA, Seller of grilled squid STORYLINE: A Cambodian senior tourism official said the Southeast Asian nation is keen to see more international tourists, especially those from China, hoping their presence can revitalize the post-pandemic tourism industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TANG SOCHETKRESNA, Director of Preah Sihanouk Provincial Department of Tourism "I'd like to appeal to the government of China as well as countries in Europe and ASEAN to encourage airline companies to r

Cambodia gears up for traditional New Year celebrations

STORY: Cambodia gears up for traditional New Year celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 11-12, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHUM SINA, Deliveryman in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): LIB KUNSRY, Garment factory worker in Phnom Penh 3. various of Cambodian New Year decorations at Wat Phnom Penh historical site, Independence Monument, and Royal Palace 4. various of people taking the bus to their hometowns 5. various of people taking the ferry across the Mekong River in Phnom Penh 6. various of a bus station and road traffic in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia is preparing to celebrate its traditional Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, which will start on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers have begun to leave the capital Phnom Penh for their hometowns in various provinces to enjoy the holiday with their family members. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHUM SINA, Deliveryman in Phnom Penh "My hometown is in the

Villagers revitalize centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in Cambodia

STORY: Villagers revitalize centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:22 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ox-cart racing in Cambodia's Kampong Speu province 2. various of people watching ox-cart racing 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): CHHIM MAO, Ox-cart racer 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SIEK SOTHEA, Spectator of ox-cart races 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SUN MEANCHEY, Director of the Kampong Speu Provincial Department of Culture and Fine Arts STORYLINE: Cambodian villagers gathered in Kampong Speu province on Sunday to race their ox-carts across a field, reviving centuries-old ox-cart racing tradition in the Southeast Asian nation. Held in Samraong Tong district's Prey Rumduol village, some 40 km west of the capital Phnom Penh, contenders raced their carts pulled by two oxen in a 1,300-meter dirt track, as hundreds of spectators enthusiastically watched and cheered on the winners of the race. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer):

Cambodia's ex-PM Hun Sen elected as senate president in 5th mandate

STORY: Cambodia's ex-PM Hun Sen elected as senate president in 5th mandate SHOOTING TIME: April 3, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni presiding over the inaugural session of the Senate 2. various of voting for ex-PM Hun Sen as president of the Senate 3. various of Hun Sen delivering a speech STORYLINE: Cambodia's former Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen was elected as the president of the Senate in the fifth mandate on Wednesday, the state-run National Television of Cambodia reported. All 62 senators present at the first session of the upper house of the parliament unanimously elected Hun Sen as the president, according to the report. Also, they voted for ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) senators Prak Sokhonn, ex-deputy prime minister and ex-foreign minister, and Ouch Borith, ex-senior minister, to be the first president and the second president, respectively. Speaking after the vo

Cambodia begins to construct river bridge in capital with funds from China

STORY: Cambodia begins to construct river bridge in capital with funds from China SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 19, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NOV RATHA, Resident in Phnom Penh 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PRAK ESSRA, Resident in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodia on Monday broke ground for the construction of a bridge across the Bassac River in the southern part of the capital Phnom Penh, with funds from China. The ceremony was presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and attended by officials, local authorities, residents and students. The bridge, measuring 845.7 meters in length and 27 meters in width, along with an 804.3-meter connecting road, will be built by the Shanghai Construction Group under China's concessional loan and is expected to be completed in 42 months. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NOV RATHA, Resident in Phnom Penh "This new bridge proj

China-aided mine clearance project saves lives, provides better livelihoods in Cambodia

STORY: China-aided mine clearance project saves lives, provides better livelihoods in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): RATH POTTANA, Director of the CMAC's planning and operation unit 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SANG YON, Farmer 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): RY SAREOUT, Farmer 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA SHENGKUN, Deputy director general of the Department of Arms Control at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs 5. various of a minefield in Siem Reap province 6. various of CMAC deminers searching for mines at a minefield in Siem Reap province 7. various of CMAC deminers detonating landmines at a minefield in Siem Reap province 8. various of Chinese delegation visiting a minefield in Siem Reap province STORYLINE: A China-aided mine clearance project in Cambodia has helped save many lives, reduce casualties, and alleviate poverty in the Southeast Asian country's rural areas. Carried out by the Cambodia

Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly

STORY: Work on Chinese-invested hydropower plant in Cambodia goes smoothly SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site of the Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station 2. various of river closing ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SOM BUNTHA, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village STORYLINE: Construction work on a Chinese-invested Cambodia Upper Tatay Hydropower Station, with a designed capacity of 150 megawatts, has been over 30 percent completed so far. On Thursday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said the project will increase the reliable source of clean energy in Cambodia, contributing further to socioeconomic development and poverty reduction. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KHUT BUNTHOEUN, Farmer in Russei Chhrum village "I'm happy to see the dam development here, so there will be an ample supply of electricity to meet our consumption ne

Court extends detention of 3 ex-Khmer Rouge leaders

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Ieng Sary, a former Khmer Rouge deputy prime and foreign minister, attends a public hearing at the U.N.-backed tribunal at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia on the outskirts of Phnom Penh on April 30, 2010. (Kyodo)

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