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Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament

STORY: Bangladesh honors Wushu medalists at int'l invitational tournament SHOOTING TIME: May 5, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the felicitation ceremony STORYLINE: A ceremony was held in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka on Saturday to honor medal-winners at a Wushu tournament. Bangladeshi competitors won six medals at the 2024 International Wushu Invitational Tournament, which was held from April 23-25 in China's Jiangsu Province. Abdus Sobhan Golap, president of the Bangladesh Wushu Federation, spoke at the ceremony and expressed gratitude to China for supporting the development of Wushu in Bangladesh. Li Shaopeng, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, said that Wushu is an excellent representation of traditional Chinese culture and is a bridge for China-Bangladesh friendship. The Bangladesh Wushu Federation said that the country has more than 600 active players across five official, professional Wushu teams

Chinese company provides essential aid to flood victims in Kenya

STORY: Chinese company provides essential aid to flood victims in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MCEDO-Beijing School 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BENEDICT KIAGE, Director, MCEDO-Beijing School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU CHENGHUI, Deputy general manager of the CRBC Kenya Head Office 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GLADYS OGINGA, Deputy head teacher, MCEDO-Beijing School STORYLINE: Flood victims in one of the largest informal settlements in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday received vital donations from the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), the contractor for major infrastructure projects in the East African country. The donation ceremony was held at MCEDO-Beijing School, which is located in the heart of Mathare slums and built with the sponsorship of Chinese firms. CRBC executives, teachers, students, and parents attended the event. Donations for the flood victims included 2,500 bags of m

Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya

STORY: Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo 4. STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID MUNENE, Businessperson in Nairobi STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The electric vehicle conference has drawn the attention of many people here in Nairobi, the Kenya capital. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), there is an increased number of registered e-vehicles from 2022 to 2023 and according to the e-mobility association, currently, there are about 4,000 e-vehicles in this country, including motorbikes, cars, and even motorcycles. Evidently here at the exhibition, the Chinese brands seem

"Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia

STORY: "Chinese Bridge" contest for secondary school students held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The finals of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for middle school students in Mongolia concluded on Friday in the country's capital, Ulan Bator. Under the theme "Fly High With Chinese," a total of 25 finalists from eight schools across Mongolia showcased their Chinese language skills and understanding of the Chinese culture through speeches, quizzes, and cultural performances. Enkhee Narangerel, a 12th-grade student from a secondary school in the northern province of Darkhan-Uul, won the competition and was qualified to represent Mongolia at the final "Chinese Bridge" competition in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ulan Bator. (XHTV)

Six people presumed dead after bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore

STORY: Six people presumed dead after bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: BALTIMORE, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site 2. STANDUP (English): XIONG MAOLING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the site 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 5. various of the site STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIONG MAOLING, Xinhua correspondent "The Francis Scott Key Bridge here in the U.S. city of Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a large cargo ship collided with it. Officials said the freighter lost power just before it struck the bridge. The FBI's Baltimore field office said that it has no specific and credible information at this time to suggest terrorism." This collision resulted in individuals and vehicles being plunged into the cold river. U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday evening that the six people missing after the bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore are presumed dead, and search and re

CROATIA-SPLIT-ROAD PROJECT-CRBC-GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

(240220) -- SPLIT, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Croatia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure Oleg Butkovic speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for building a 6.85-km section of road by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) in Split, Croatia, Feb. 19, 2024. TO GO WITH "Groundbreaking ceremony held for Croatia's road project undertaken by China's CRBC" (Xinhua/Li Xuejun)

Folk activities attract more tourists to Hemu Village in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Folk activities attract more tourists to Hemu Village in China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 9-10, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:49 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hemu Village 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO NAN, Tourist from Sichuan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIN JINGJING, Tourist from Henan 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE JIAXIN, Tourist from Fujian STORYLINE: Located in Burqin County in China's Xinjiang, Hemu Village boasts a picturesque natural landscape. During the Spring Festival, a series of traditional folk activities were held here to welcome tourists from various parts of the country. The activities include fur skiing, traditional archery, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO NAN, Tourist from Sichuan "I came here to ski and did not expect that I could see so many folk activities during the Spring Festival. The trip is totally worth it." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIN JINGJING, Tourist from Henan "This is my first time to see

EVs account for 3 pct of all cars on British roads: report

STORY: EVs account for 3 pct of all cars on British roads: report SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in London 2. various of petrol station STORYLINE: Britain will lag in the slow lane for tackling climate change if more people fail to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), with EVs currently making up only 3 percent of all cars in the country, a parliamentary inquiry warned Tuesday. The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee said the country's EV strategy needs a rapid recharge. "A successful transition to electric vehicles is essential if the government is to meet its legally binding net-zero target by 2050," according to the committee's report. Kate Parminter, chair of the committee, said: "Surface transport is the UK's highest emitting sector for CO2, with passenger cars responsible for over half those emissions." Initially, the British government had intended to phase out

Village gala for Chinese New Year held in Guangxi

STORY: Village gala for Chinese New Year held in Guangxi SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the village gala 3. SOUNDBITE (English): RAMANDEEP S. RATTA, Tourist STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent "As the Lunar New Year is just around the corner, the Cunwan, or village gala for Chinese New Year, is ongoing in this Dong ethnic group village of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Cunwan has unfurled its magic and charm by showcasing a rich tapestry of rural life via a series of distinctly local performances across the country. So let's check this out!" The village gala was held at the Chengyang Bazhai scenic spot in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Saturday. More than 1,200 people from 22 art teams attended the performance. SOUNDBITE (English): RAMANDEEP S. RA

China races against time for landslide disaster relief in Yunnan

STORY: China races against time for landslide disaster relief in Yunnan SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22-23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: ZHENXIONG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of landslide site and rescue efforts 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LEI HUACHANG, Local villager STORYLINE: A landslide hit Liangshui Village in SW China's Yunnan Province on Monday morning. As of 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, 31 people were found dead. More than 1,000 rescuers, over 150 machines and 45 dogs have joined the search and rescue operations. A total of 918 residents from 223 households have been evacuated to safe places. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LEI HUACHANG, Local villager "We received water, rice cakes, and instant noodles, etc. That gave us so much help. We have proper food and shelter to keep warm." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhenxiong, China. (XHTV)

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