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China's BRI-backed workshop helps develop vocational skills for Cambodian talent

STORY: China's BRI-backed workshop helps develop vocational skills for Cambodian talent SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: SIEM REAP, Cambodia CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the workshop 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MOB SINUON, Director of the National Polytechnic Institute of Angkor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): CHHLOEURM HORY, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SENG BUNNARAY, Student STORYLINE: A China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)-backed training workshop on the skills of electrical installation, electronics, and beauty therapy was held in northwest Cambodia's Siem Reap province, on Wednesday, aiming at helping develop vocational skills for Cambodian talents. Held at the National Polytechnic Institute of Angkor in Siem Reap, the two-day workshop was handled by Chinese trainers and attended by dozens of Cambodian teachers and students. The Chinese delegation was led by staff from the Chongqing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau and consis

Chinese language, culture introduced to Jordanian primary school students

STORY: Chinese language, culture introduced to Jordanian primary school students SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:05 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MANAL JARRAR, International Programs principal at Al-Shouf International Schools 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIMA AL-MALAHMEH, Jordanian Director of the Confucius Institute at Philadelphia University 5. various of the event STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of Philadelphia University of Jordan celebrated Chinese Language Day on Wednesday as part of activities to mark the Cultural Diversity Day by introducing Chinese language and culture to local primary school students. Students in grades 1 to 3 from Al-Shouf International Academy Schools learned to speak simple Chinese phrases, tried on traditional costumes, sang Chinese songs, and participated in activities such as paper-cutting. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MANAL JARRAR, International progr

Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition Tunisia division finals held SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:45 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Bridge Competition Finals in Tunisia 2. various of award presentation STORYLINE: The Tunisian finals of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were held in Tunis on Tuesday with a total of 11 contestants participating in the competition. The competition was divided into a keynote speech, a Chinese language quiz, and a talent show. The contestants showed their love of Chinese culture and language through martial arts, dancing, and singing. In the end, Chaima Daghar from the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis won the championship. She will represent Tunisia in the finals in China. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Abidjan Universities Festival supports Ivorian youth entrepreneurship

STORY: Abidjan Universities Festival supports Ivorian youth entrepreneurship SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: ECONOMY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Abidjan Universities Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SANA RAHIM, General director of Abidjan Universities Festival 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ISMAEL TOURE, President of organizing committee 4. various of the Abidjan Universities Festival 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): AMIRA TRA LOU, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): EMMANUEL N'GUESSAN, Student 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): FATOUMATA SIDIBE, Student STORYLINE: The Abidjan Universities Festival (FUA) concluded on Saturday at Felix Houphouet-Boigny University in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The two-day event attracted more than 10,000 students from over 20 universities in the country. Various training programs and competitions were organized to help students learn about entrepreneurship, green business, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. SOUNDBITE 1 (Fr

Chinese proficiency competition held in Lebanon

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition held in Lebanon SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Chinese Bridge" competition in Lebanon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VIVIAN AL-GHAZAL, Student at Lebanese University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU LI, Chinese director at Confucius Institute at Lebanon's Saint Joseph University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NISRINE LATTOUF, Director of Confucius Institute at Lebanon's Saint Joseph University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): QIAN MINJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Lebanon STORYLINE: A Chinese proficiency competition was held in the Lebanese capital Beirut on Saturday. The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" competition, jointly organized by the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon and the Confucius Institute at Lebanon's Saint Joseph University, featured the participation of 13 Lebanese students. The annual event aimed at inspiring students to learn the Chinese language and boosting the world's understanding of C

Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia

STORY: Job opportunities prompt Mandarin-learning in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SENG MONYNETH, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MOENG KIM LEANG, Student at Duan Hua Chinese School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MOEURN SOTHEA, Teacher at Duan Hua Chinese School STORYLINE: Cambodian students from Duan Hua Chinese School in the country's capital city of Phnom Penh have been optimistic about their future careers as their Chinese proficiency will help them seek better job opportunities. Governed by the Association of Chinese Teochew in Cambodia, Duan Hua University, an expansion of the Duan Hua Chinese School, was opened on Saturday. On the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony of Duan Hua University in the capital's Pou Senchey district, Seng Monyneth, a 12th-grade student at the Duan Hua Chinese School,

Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town STORYLINE: The South Africa Finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were successfully held on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital. The event attracted many Chinese language learners, educators and cultural enthusiasts, who witnessed the outstanding talent of South African students from universities across the country in learning the language. Among the tests set for the finalists were written quizzes, keynote speeches, question-and-answer sessions and a talent show, with each one of them presenting performances related to Chinese culture, including songs, dances, music and martial arts. After intense competition,

China-funded project helps preserve cultural heritage in Pakistan

STORY: China-funded project helps preserve cultural heritage in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heritage site 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAAZ ALI, Volunteer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program 5. various of the heritage site 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN ZHIGANG, Associate professor at Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, director of the Guardians of Gandhara program STORYLINE: UNESCO World Heritage Site Takht-i-Bahi, one of the most prestigious Buddhist religious establishments in the ancient Gandhara region, is located in the country's northwest Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Pakistan is rich in cultural heritage with a large number of his

Chinese proficiency competition held in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Chinese proficiency competition held in Saudi Arabia SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:20 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the awarding ceremony of 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Saudi college students final round 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHANG HUA, Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): NAWAF, Finalist of competition STORYLINE: The 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Saudi college students wrapped up its final round on Thursday at Prince Sultan University. Fifteen students from four universities participated in the final round, capping a two-month-long competition that included preliminary and semi-final stages. In the final round, contestants shared their journeys of learning Chinese and their aspirations to become cultural ambassadors between China and Saudi Arabia. The students also staged performances related to Chinese culture, including traditional Chine

Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals

STORY: Malta student wins Chinese competition, advances to global finals SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening of the competition 2. students participating in the competition and the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Elisabeth Van Nieuwamerongen, a sophomore, triumphed in the Confucius Institute competition at the University of Malta, earning a spot in the global competition in China, with her Chinese speech on cultural integration. In a display of linguistic prowess and cultural appreciation, students from the Confucius Institute participated in the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition on Friday, featuring speeches and a talent show. Expressing her excitement to Xinhua, Van Nieuwamerongen said: "I am looking forward to meeting people from other countries in China. It will be a great opportunity to communicate and become friends." She also voiced her hope to further improve her Chinese

Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese

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