Chinese TV series gain popularity among Kenyan youth

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Chinese TV series gain popularity among Kenyan youth

STORY: Chinese TV series gain popularity among Kenyan youth SHOOTING TIME: Jan 24, 2024 DATELINE: February 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. Kenyan student singing a theme song of Chinese drama 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya 4. Kenyan people watching Chinese TV series 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English) : IPTISAM MOHAMED, Student in Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALICE WANGARI, Interpreter in Kenya STORYLINE: A surge in the translation and dubbing of Chinese TV series has created a cultural bridge in Kenya in recent years, captivating young audiences and providing a unique window into Chinese life and culture. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NAOMI WANJIKU, Student in Kenya "I really love watching Chinese historical dramas. After I got my own phone, I decided to watch it with the Chinese language. And till now, I'm still continuing to watch." Naomi Wanjiku's enthusiasm for Chinese culture has

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