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Russia successfully launches Angara-A5 space rocket

STORY: Russia successfully launches Angara-A5 space rocket SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching of the Angara-A5 space rocket (Source: Roscosmos) STORYLINE: Russia successfully launched the Angara-A5 space rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome on Thursday, according to a live broadcast of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos. This marks the first time this type of rocket blasted off from the Russian spaceport in the Amur region of the Far East. The space rocket launch was canceled twice previously on Wednesday and Tuesday due to a failure of the engine launch control system, and an issue with the pressurizing system of the rocket's oxidizer tank, respectively. The Angara is a family of Russian carrier rockets ranging from light to heavy classes. They utilize kerosene and liquid oxygen as fuel, which are environmentally friendly components. The Angara family of rockets is inten

(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-FORMER SERF-NEW LIFE-YESHE SAMDRUP (CN)

(240402) -- LHASA, April 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yeshe Samdrup checks his commemorative medal awarded to Communist Party of China members after 50 years of Party membership in Doilungdeqen District in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 13, 2024. Yeshe Samdrup was born in 1936. When he recalls his childhood memories, he remembers the experience as he collected the dry dung fuel for the serf owner and got only a little bit of food as payment. It was almost impossible to have meat as food at that time. "As the serf owner throw some bones, we have to fight with dogs for the marrow inside the bones," according to Yeshe, "we work as men at daytime and guard the house as dogs at nighttime." In March 1959, people in Xizang launched the democratic reform that ended the region's feudal serfdom. This changed Yeshe's life from living like a "talking animal" to being a real human. Thanks to the democratic reform, a total of two hectares of land, together with the house, cattle and sheep, were assigned t

Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart"

STORY: Hydrogen hybrid power supply equips drones with "strong heart" SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics STORYLINE: An industrial-grade Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) adapted with a hydrogen hybrid power supply system achieved successful test flights. This UAV was independently developed by a team led by a researcher in China's Dalian, featuring high efficiency, high reliability, and long battery life. Experts say that this power supply system can extend the endurance of drones to two hours. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN ZHONGWEI, Director of the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics The fuel cell coupling system we developed has the advantage of co

Australian gov't weakens vehicle efficiency standard policy

STORY: Australian gov't weakens vehicle efficiency standard policy SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Australia 2. various of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries 3. various of vehicles in Australia STORYLINE: The Australian government has watered down its proposed vehicle emission standards amid pressure from car manufacturers. Chris Bowen, the minister for energy and climate change, and Transport Minister Catherine King on Tuesday announced changes to fuel efficiency legislation. It came one month after Bowen unveiled the government's proposal for Australia's first New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, which will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Under the changes, the average emissions of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) will need to be reduced by 50 percent by 2029 for manufacturers to avoid penalties -- down from the 60 percent target set in February. New passenger vehicles

China trains new-generation workers on vocational education boom

STORY: China trains new-generation workers on vocational education boom SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage / March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shenyang 2. various of the training 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HOU BOMIN, Dean of ShenYang Sino German Institute 4. various of the students 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DONG AIPENG, Student of BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) New Vocational Education program 6. various of the students 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SASIKARN PANYAOPAS, Thai student 8. various of the students STORYLINE: In recent years, China has actively expanded its vocational education to align with the demands of enterprises. With various programs, the country's vocational education has embraced international cooperation. Since 2013, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. (BBA) in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, has run a vocational program. By teaming up with vocational schools, BBA designs courses that match the needs of b

China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport

STORY: China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. various of EV cars at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): SUCHAT, Taxi driver in Bangkok 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YUJIANG, Chief account director of Aion (Thailand) 5. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is Thailand's busiest airport, welcoming over 50 million travelers annually. Recognizing the need for sustainable travel options, Airports of Thailand (AOT) has joined forces with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker GAC Aion to introduce electric taxi services since January this year. The initiative aims not only to enhance the passenger experience but also to propel the airport towards a greener future. Suchat, 58, has been in the taxi industry for eight years. While Suchat owns seven combustion engin

Southern Australia facing gas shortages from 2025: report

STORY: Southern Australia facing gas shortages from 2025: report SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of using gas 2. various of a gas meter 3. various of a gas bottle for sale 4. various of a liquid fuel station STORYLINE: Urgent investment is needed to prevent Australia's southern states from facing major gas supply shortages from 2025, the market operator has warned. According to a report published by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) on Thursday, southern Australia is at risk of gas shortages during extreme winter conditions from 2025 as supply struggles to keep up with rising demand for gas-powered electricity generation. The report warned that without urgent investment in new sources of supply, small seasonal supply gaps may emerge from 2026, becoming annual shortages from 2028. It said that affected states would include Victoria and New South Wales -- home to over half the Australian

NE China port sees steady increase in China-Europe freight train trips

STORY: NE China port sees steady increase in China-Europe freight train trips SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the port 2. various of trains 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHAO WENBIN, Staff member, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG FANG, Customs official STORYLINE: Northeast China's Suifenhe port on the China-Russia border has seen a steady increase in China-Europe freight train trips, thanks to improved efficiency of train management and cargo clearance. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHAO WENBIN, Staff member, China Railway Harbin Bureau Group Co., Ltd. "We strengthen the coordination mechanism of international transportation, and continue to make efforts in transport organization and dynamic management of China-Europe freight trains. In recent years, we have deployed a new crane for containers, greatly improving the operation efficiency." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG FA

Horgos highway port in China's Xinjiang sees over 20,000 vehicle exports

STORY: Horgos highway port in China's Xinjiang sees over 20,000 vehicle exports SHOOTING TIME: March 1, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exported vehicles at Horgos Port 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN SHAOFENG, Enforcement officer at Horgos Customs 3. various of exported vehicles at Horgos Port STORYLINE: The number of cleared commercial vehicles at the Horgos highway port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has exceeded 20,000 this year as of Friday, statistics from the Horgos Customs showed. The figure marks a year-on-year increase of 381 percent. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): QIN SHAOFENG, Enforcement officer at Horgos Customs "Our port has launched a 24-hour freight clearance service and set up a 'green channel' for the export of commercial vehicles, which allows the vehicles to pass through the port at any time of the day and ensures efficient and smooth customs clearance." Over the years, the port has become a maj

Chinese animation gaining acceptance from audiences abroad

STORY: Chinese animation gaining acceptance from audiences abroad SHOOTING TIME: March 2, 2024 DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:26 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the company and posters 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAISY SHANG, Executive President, Fantawild Holdings Inc. STORYLINE: In recent years, leaps in the quality of Chinese animation films have brought commercial success in the domestic market. Many of them are also screened overseas and gaining acceptance from audiences abroad. In 2023, the English-dubbed version of "Boonie Bears: Guardian Code" hit the theaters in the United Kingdom and Ireland and won applause. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DAISY SHANG, Executive President, Fantawild Holdings Inc. "In the international film market, our 'Boonie Bears' series has been released in more than 130 countries and regions. It continues to hit theaters in more than 70 countries including the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom. In the UK and Germany, we have set many

Suzuki Motor releases all-new Wagon R minicar

TOKYO, Japan - Suzuki Motor Corp. on Sept. 25 launched a new version of the Wagon R minicar, the bestselling vehicle in Japan, for the first time in some five years. The fourth-generation Wagon R features a wider interior space and higher fuel efficiency. (Kyodo)

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