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Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Benin

STORY: Chinese doctors provide free medical services in Benin SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: LOKOSSA, Benin CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese doctors providing free clinic treatment in Benin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOUNSOUNOU CLEMENT, Local resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG PING, Leader of 27th Chinese medical team to Benin STORYLINE: The 27th Chinese medical team to Benin on Friday provided free clinic services to Beninese people at the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Benin's southwestern city of Lokossa. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOUNSOUNOU CLEMENT, Local resident "I heard that the Chinese doctors will offer free consultations at the Mono-Couffo Departmental Hospital Center in Lokossa, so here I am. When I arrived, there were several treatments like massage, and it's all very good." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG PING, Leader of 27th Chinese medical team to Benin "We are here to make our due contribution to the development of

Spain's stance on Palestinian issue shows leadership in Europe: expert

STORY: Spain's stance on Palestinian issue shows leadership in Europe: expert SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOAQUIN BELTRAN, Professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) 2. various of the plenary session of the Spanish Congress of Deputies in Madrid (Dec. 19, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JOAQUIN BELTRAN, Professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) STORYLINE: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated the need for recognizing a Palestinian State as part of the solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Joaquin Beltran, a professor of political science and specialist in Asian studies at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), emphasized Spain's leadership role within Europe regarding this issue. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JOAQUIN

Myanmar gears up for traditional New Year celebrations

STORY: Myanmar gears up for traditional New Year celebrations SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the preparing for Thingyan water festival in Yangon STORYLINE: People in Myanmar were busy preparing to celebrate their traditional New Year as the annual water festival drew near. The celebration of the traditional New Year festival, also known as the Thingyan water festival, this year will run from April 13 to 16, and the traditional Myanmar New Year's Day will fall on April 17. In the country's major cities such as Yangon and Mandalay, local residents have already constructed water throwing pandals for the celebrations. Thousands of migrant workers from the commercial hub city of Yangon have begun to leave for their hometowns in various areas in the Southeast Asian country in order to spend the holiday with their family members. Special celebrations such as the walking Thingyan festival in

Regional high-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo

STORY: Regional high-level meeting on monkeypox opens in DR Congo SHOOTING TIME: April 11, 2024 DATELINE: April 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the regional high-level meeting on monkeypox in Kinshasa 2. SOUNDBITE (French): ROGER KAMBA, DRC minister of Public Health, Hygiene and Prevention STORYLINE: A high-level emergency regional meeting on monkeypox in Africa opened Thursday in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This meeting, which will be held from Thursday to Saturday, gathered 12 health ministers of the African region, aiming to develop common strategies to prevent and intervene effectively in the face of monkeypox in Africa. "We must prevent the DRC from becoming the source of cross-border transmission, and our partnership must prioritize the health of those affected," said Jean Kaseya, the director general of the African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). "Over the years, monkeyp

American doctor pursues dreams in China's Hainan

STORY: American doctor pursues dreams in China's Hainan SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:08 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY STEPHENS, Doctor, Haikou People's Hospital "My name is Timothy Stephens. I'm an American family physician. I'm 43 years old. I came to Hainan 11 years ago with my wife and children from Boston in the U.S. For the last 11 years, I've been working here at the Haikou People's Hospital. Once we came here, we found that people were very welcoming to us. Strangers and colleagues and friends were very willing to help us a lot. So we really felt that kind of warm welcome from the Chinese people. We found here the natural environment was very clean and healthy, so that

Chinese foundation donates sports equipment to Myanmar schools

STORY: Chinese foundation donates sports equipment to Myanmar schools SHOOTING TIME: April 10, 2024 DATELINE: April 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Nay Pyi Taw CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation event in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday STORYLINE: The China Foundation for Peace and Development (CFPD) donated sports equipment to five basic education schools in Nay Pyi Taw, capital of Myanmar, on Wednesday. In cooperation with Myanmar Chinese Cooperation and Communication Center, the CFPD made the donation as part of the "Silk Road People-to-People Connectivity Care for the Future" program. During the donation event, the sports equipment was handed over to the schools' representatives by CFPD Myanmar office's in-charge Wang Lei and Senior President of Myanmar Chinese Cooperation and Communication Center Li Bo Bo. Wang said that the CFPD has implemented various projects in Myanmar, including the donation of healthcare facilities and school materials, and these projects help promot

Spanish economy enjoys positive outlook in coming years, says economist

STORY: Spanish economy enjoys positive outlook in coming years, says economist SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. sequence shots on movement of vehicles and people in the center of Barcelona, Spain 2. sequence shots on container terminals at the Port of Barcelona and goods transported by train 3. sequence shots on headquarters of the Bank of Spain in Madrid 4. sequence shots on manufacturing and industrial technology 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 6. sequence shots on gas tanks in the port and traffic of people and vehicles in the city center 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 8. sequence shots on rail transport and port infrastructure 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 10. sequence shots on people shopping in a mar

Bangladeshi people travel home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr

STORY: Bangladeshi people travel home to celebrate Eid al-Fitr SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: GAZIPUR, Bangladesh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of train arriving at the station, Tongi Station, Gazipur, Bangladesh 2. various of Eid passengers trying to get on the train, Tongi Station, Gazipur, Bangladesh 3. various of Eid travellers waiting for trains at a station in Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh STORYLINE: On Monday, transport hubs in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka were crowded with tens of thousands of passengers making their way home for the Eid al-Fitr festival. While some opted for public transport, others, in private vehicles, hurriedly did their last-minute shopping before embarking on their journey. Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, will be celebrated in Bangladesh on or around April 11, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Gazipur, Bangladesh. (XHTV)

Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek

STORY: Locals revive traditional games in Windhoek SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the traditional games 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson 3. various of the traditional games STORYLINE: Locals are reviving traditional games in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The games, including Blikkies volmaak and Amagoes, were the key highlights of an event hosted Saturday by the Windhoek Municipality. Both games involve throwing a ball towards the contesting team in the center on the sandy ground, who loses once the ball touches them. Children and adults enjoyed the games which focus on teamwork, mathematical teachings, and strategy. The event attracted around 30 teams. SOUNDBITE (English): LYDIA AMUTENYA, Windhoek City spokesperson "They bring people together and also promote an active lifestyle as well as healthy habits. Celebrating our diverse culture, this is also part of our cu

Huawei holds mobile congress to showcase products, services in Zambia

STORY: Huawei holds mobile congress to showcase products, services in Zambia SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mini mobile congress 2. SOUNDBITE (English): LOUIS MWAPE, Huawei's public relations manager in Zambia 3. various of banners at the mini mobile congress STORYLINE: Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday commenced a mini mobile congress to showcase its technological solutions and services to its customers. The two-day event, held under the theme "Accelerating ICT Industry in Zambia" was a continuation of the just-ended Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona, Spain last month which brought together officials from the government, mobile phone service providers and information technology providers. "In this congress, we want to collectively explore opportunities that will enhance Zambia's global competitiveness in the digital era. We want to demonstrate how Zambia can share in the benefits o

Pandemic no longer "critical" but COVID could "ruin" Christmas unless care is taken, warns Spanish epidemiologist

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