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Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond

STORY: Journey to France: closer ties bolster China-France bond SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of France 2. various of China-France cooperation 3. various of France 4. various of China's Yiwu 5. various of France STORYLINE: In 1964, France became the first major Western nation to formalize diplomatic relations with China. It is also the first major Western country to form a comprehensive strategic partnership with China. Bilateral trade between China and France has grown 800-fold in the past 60 years, reaching 78.9 billion U.S. dollars last year. From 2019 to 2023, China's imports and exports with France grew by 5.9 percent annually. China is now France's largest trading partner in Asia, while France ranks as China's third-largest trading partner and the third-largest source of investment in real terms within the European Union. East Chinese city of Yiwu, a world's production hub for small commodi

Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend

STORY: Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Wednesday that China is the most trustworthy friend, and his country looks forward to further cooperation with China in various fields. Pakistan will continue to firmly support China in safeguarding its core interests, and advance the construction of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC), Zardari noted when meeting with Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency. Talking about the recent terrorist attack on the Dasu Hydropower Station, Zardari expressed condolences to the victims and their families on behalf of the Pakistani people, adding that his country promised to take resolute measures to bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible and never allow terrorists to undermine the friendship betw

Tianjin, Philadelphia celebrate 45th anniversary of sister city ties

STORY: Tianjin, Philadelphia celebrate 45th anniversary of sister city ties SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:19 LOCATION: PHILADELPHIA, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Philadelphia City Hall 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEZELLE JONES, Philadelphia's City representative 4. various of executive vice mayor of Tianjin Liu Guiping delivering a speech 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU GUIPING, Executive vice mayor of Tianjin 10. various of Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping delivering a speech 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York STORYLINE: Tianjin in north China and Philadelphia on the U.S. East Coast celebrated their 45-year sister city ties Tuesday, vowing to deepen cooperation and exchange in various fields. During a visit to Philadelphia by a Tianjin delegation, officials from both sides exchanged greetings and congratulations. The City Council of Philadelphia has recently passed

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

Culture, driving force in boosting Iran-China ties: experts

STORY: Culture, driving force in boosting Iran-China ties: experts SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: Iranian experts have highlighted the significant role culture can play in contributing to the development of Iran-China relations in various fields. "In recent years, the expansion of relations between Iran and China has created a golden opportunity for the two countries' peoples to know each other's cultures and civilizational manifestations better and more precisely," said Mohammad-Amir Jalali, president of the Center for Chinese Research at Iran's Allameh Tabataba'i University. Jalali made the remarks on the sidelines of a conference in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday to commemorate the prominent Iranian poet and prose writer Saadi Shirazi (1210-1292), which aimed to show the ancient cultural ties between Iran and China based on Saadi's works. Both Iran and China own anci

China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations

STORY: China, Tanzania celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANUARY MAKAMBA, Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: China and Tanzania held a reception in the Tanzanian port city of Dar es Salaam on Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The celebrations, braced by Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba and Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian, were also attended by overseas Chinese in Tanzania and Tanzanian government officials. The reception was highlighted by a photo exhibition, jointly organized by the Chinese embassy and Xinhua News Agency, depicting the practical coo

Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor

STORY: Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China 3. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Haikou, the capital city of south China's Hainan Province. The six-day event hosts over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. Ireland is the guest of honor at this year's expo, with a dedicated exhibition venue showing the country's scientific and technological innovation, education, investment, tourism and culture. Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Ireland in China Derek Lambe said the expo is an important

China-Tanzania investment forum highlights growing economic partnership

STORY: China-Tanzania investment forum highlights growing economic partnership SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP MPANGO, Tanzanian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania 4. various of the event STORYLINE: The China-Tanzania Investment Forum and China (Jinhua)-Tanzania Trade and Investment Promotion Conference was held on Wednesday in Tanzania's port city of Dar es Salaam. In closing the one-day forum, Tanzanian Vice President Philip Mpango highlighted China's long-standing role as a leading strategic investor and major trading partner of Tanzania. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP MPANGO, Tanzanian Vice President "The People's Republic of China has for a long time been a leading strategic investor and major trading partner of Tanzania. The annual foreign direct investment that flows from China increased fro

Hondurans expect closer ties with China

STORY: Hondurans expect closer ties with China SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Honduras 2. STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of general views in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): AITZA DITIERREZ, Honduran resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA HERNANDEZ, Honduran resident 6. various of general views in Honduras 7. various of general views in Honduras 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): LETICIA QUINTANILLA, Honduran resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China and Honduras formally established diplomatic relations on March 26, last year, which opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. The two countries have accelerated coordination and cooperation in diverse fields such as economy, trade, agriculture, and science and technology." China and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly pro

Pakistan celebrates 84th Republic Day

STORY: Pakistan celebrates 84th Republic Day SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of The Pakistan Day parade and the audience STORYLINE: Pakistani nation on Saturday celebrated the 84th Pakistan Day, also known as the Pakistan Resolution Day or Republic Day. The day is celebrated annually in the memory of Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, one of the major milestones in the struggle for an independent state. The day started with a 31-gun salute in the capital, Islamabad, and a 21-gun salute in provincial capitals. A military parade was held at the Shakarparian Parade Avenue in Islamabad, which was attended by the president, the prime minister, chiefs of armed forces and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The national flag was hoisted high on all major official buildings across the country while people held rallies and seminars to highlight the importance of the

Saudi envoy says ties with Iran to be strong in all areas

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