Wonderland of rime in China's Jilin

STORY: Wonderland of rime in China's Jilin DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:28 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rime-covered trees at a national forest park in China's Jilin Province STORYLINE: Trees are covered with sparkling rime at a national forest park in China's Jilin Province, turning it into a wonderland. Rime, commonly known as tree hanging, is neither ice nor snow. It is formed when cold air causes water vapor to freeze rapidly. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Changchun, China. (XHTV)

Death toll from Thai childcare center mass shooting rises to 36

STORY: Death toll from Thai childcare center mass shooting rises to 36 DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the shooting scene STORYLINE: Local authorities said a mass shooting at a childcare center on Thursday in northeast Thailand's Nong Bua Lamphu province has killed at least 36 people, including 24 children. Another 12 people were reportedly injured. The shooting occurred at around 12:40 p.m. local time. A local police official said the attacker, reportedly a 34-year-old former police officer, later killed his family members before taking his own life. "About the horrifying incident, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the dead and injured," Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wrote on his Facebook account, adding that he has ordered the national police chief to "fast-track an investigation." A woman working at the childcare center told a local TV program that they were having lunch when she heard the soun

Fire erupts at business mall in Afghanistan's Kabul

STORY: Fire erupts at business mall in Afghanistan's Kabul DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the burnt mall and nearby streets in Afghanistan STORYLINE: A fire erupted in the business mall Ahmadi Market on the western edge of Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Wednesday, the local media outlet Tolonews reported. No casualties or damage have been reported so far as police have yet to make a comment on the fire. The fire erupted at the market located in the Kota-e-Sangi neighborhood in Police District 5 of Kabul city on Wednesday morning, with a large plume of smoke seen rising from the scene, Tolonews reported citing witnesses. The report said the Zadran Market next to Ahmadi Market would also catch fire if firefighters failed to put out the fire as soon as possible. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kabul. (XHTV)

440 families receive Chinese humanitarian aid in north Afghanistan

STORY: 440 families receive Chinese humanitarian aid in north Afghanistan DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS/OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-donated humanitarian assistance distributed in Jawzjan province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MAWLAWI SARAJUDIN SARAJI, Provincial head for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): ABDUL BASHIR, Resident of Jawzjan province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): SHAFA KHAN, Resident of Jawzjan province STORYLINE: A total of 440 families received China-donated humanitarian assistance in Shiberghan city, the capital of northern Afghanistan's Jawzjan province on Wednesday. Before the distribution, Mawlawi Sarajudin Saraji, provincial head for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs, thanked China for its assistance and said that the package to each family included 25 kilograms of rice. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): MAWLAWI SARAJUDIN SARAJI, Provincial head for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs "Today (Wedne

Afghanistan receives 40 mln U.S. dollars in cash aid

STORY: Afghanistan receives 40 mln U.S. dollars in cash aid DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB) 2. various of streets and people in Afghanistan STORYLINE: Afghanistan has received a batch of 40 million U.S. dollars in humanitarian cash aid for bolstering its economy, said Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), the country's central bank in a statement on Wednesday. This is the second batch of 40 million U.S. dollars in cash aid sent to Afghanistan by the international community over the past week. "As part of humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, a batch of 40 million U.S. dollars in cash reached Kabul Tuesday and was transferred to one of the country's commercial banks," the statement said without naming the bank where the cash has been deposited. The war-torn and economically impoverished Afghanistan received a similar amount on Sept. 22 as part of the support to raise the country's foreign reserve, which has reached more than 1.2

Kenya expands tea export to West and Central Africa

STORY: Kenya expands tea export to West and Central Africa DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President STORYLINE: Kenya has expanded its tea export to West and Central African countries as it seeks to cash in on tea demand in the region. Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off the first consignment to Accra, Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative. Ruto urged the government to increase Kenya's value-added tea products to 50 percent from five percent in the next five years. Ruto announced that Kenya will also have the same conversations with Tunisia, Morocco and all other tea importing countries. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We can now harvest the returns of the huge market of 1 billion people in our continent. The infrastructure provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area of making it easie

Animal lovers in Bangladesh celebrate World Animal Day

STORY: Animal lovers in Bangladesh celebrate World Animal Day DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:48 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of animals and visitors at the Bangladesh National Zoo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): UMAIRA HABIB, Class 3 student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): FAIRUZ MAHAIRA, Class 2 student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): MD MOJIBUR RAHMAN, Curator of Bangladesh National Zoo 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): MOHAMMAD RAFIQUL ISLAM TALUKDER, director of Bangladesh National Zoo STORYLINE: Animal lovers gathered at the Bangladesh National Zoo in the capital Dhaka to celebrate the World Animal Day on Tuesday. The theme for World Animal Day 2022 is "Shared Planet", which highlights the fact that the world belongs to every living creature and not just human beings. The day, also known as "animal lovers day," is celebrated on October 4 each year. It is observed across the world with a view of promoting peaceful coexistence between animals and human beings and making this world a

Camping becomes burgeoning trend in China's holiday tourism market

STORY: Camping becomes burgeoning trend in China's holiday tourism market DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tents in the park STORYLINE: Camping in parks is all the rage during the National Day holiday in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. China's camping market has been growing rapidly as more people turn to short-distance leisure camping during the pandemic. According to Guangzhou-based research firm iiMedia Research, China's camping market increased from 7.71 billion yuan (1.08 billion U.S. dollars) in 2014 to 29.9 billion yuan (4.2 billion U.S. dollars) in 2021. It's expected to grow by 18.6 percent to 35.46 billion yuan (4.98 billion U.S. dollars) this year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nanning, China. (XHTV)

Death toll from Hurricane Ian exceeds 110 in U.S.

STORY: Death toll from Hurricane Ian exceeds 110 in U.S. DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hurricane-hit areas in the United States STORYLINE: The death toll from Hurricane Ian in the United States has exceeded 110, while hundreds of thousands remain without power. A CNN tally on Wednesday showed that at least 110 people, including 105 in Florida and five in North Carolina, have died in the hurricane. U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday traveled to Fort Myers, Florida, to survey storm-ravaged areas. According to power outage tracking site PowerOutage.us., nearly 300,000 customers in Florida remained without power as of Wednesday afternoon. Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida last week as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing catastrophic storm surges, heavy rains, destructive winds, and dangerous flooding. According to U.S. research firm CoreLogic, estimated losses from Ian are between 28 billion and 47 billion U.S. dolla

China's KBVIP to start new energy pilot project in Hungary

STORY: China's KBVIP to start new energy pilot project in Hungary DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): BALAZS GAZSO, State secretary at Ministry of Technology and Industry of Hungary 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KONG JIAN, Founder of KBVIP 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WEI ZIFENG, Vice president of Intretech Hungary 4. various of speeches and audiences 5. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: Shanghai Kuaibu New Energy Technology (KBVIP) of China signed its first photovoltaic (PV), battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot project agreement with Intretech in Budapest on Wednesday. KBVIP provides battery storage and supercharging service solutions worldwide while Intretech Hungary Ltd. is a subsidiary of Intretech that focuses on intelligent manufacturing systems with a high level of informatization and automation. Balazs Gazso, state secretary at the Ministry of Technology and Industry, said that the development of

Jerry's take on China

STORY: Jerry's take on China DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:19 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JERRY GREY, Zhongshan-based freelancer STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JERRY GREY, Zhongshan-based freelancer "Hi, my name is Jerry Grey. I'm a social media commentator in China based in Zhongshan, which is in China's Great Bay Area. I've been living here for the last 18 years and one of the things that I've noticed is that almost everything I read about China doesn't match what I see living in China, working in China, and even studying in China. Much of what you see about China on Twitter is wrong. They're looking at China through Western lens and so I would just correct them. I get a lot of criticism from people in the West, and that's inevitable. I've always been opinionated. I'm quite an opinionated person when I'm right. I'm not gonna change what I do. Now I'm building up quite nicely. And more and more people are finding me and saying, ' Thank God. I fo

China's Pearl River region embarks on green development path

STORY: China's Pearl River region embarks on green development path DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's Pearl River region 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI CHUNZHAO, Local environment official 3. various of local rivers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HU HAITAO, Local environment official STORYLINE: China's Pearl River region has embarked on a green development path, thanks to the water treatment efforts in the past years. Liede River, a tributary of Pearl River, runs through downtown Guangzhou. Over the past few decades, rapid economic development and a sharp increase in population alongside the river have turned this area from a village to the most prosperous area in the metropolis. However, this 5.1-kilometer-long river suffered deteriorating water quality in the wake of the growth. Things changed after the Guangdong provincial government launched a campaign for water treatment in 2017. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI CHUNZHAO, Loc

Hungary: Thousands Turn Up To Support Teachers Strike In Budapest

Thousands of teachers, students, and parents took part in a demonstration in downtown Budapest on Wednesday, October 5 to show support for higher wages for teachers. Protesters also showed solidarity with teachers who have been sacked for demanding better pay.

CPC determined to not only rejuvenate China but also energize world: Nigerian expert

STORY: CPC determined to not only rejuvenate China but also energize world: Nigerian expert DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria STORYLINE: A Nigerian scholar has told Xinhua in a recent interview that the Communist Party of China (CPC) is not only determined to rejuvenate China but also to energize the world by sharing the rejuvenation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria "Well, it is obvious. Let's be very clear, without the CPC, there would have been no new China. The CPC founded modern China. In the past several years the country has become united. Today they are a united country and then begin the journey of freeing their people from the stranglehold of poverty. And now the country is bec

Chinese-built hydropower plant in Israel enters final construction stage

STORY: Chinese-built hydropower plant in Israel enters final construction stage DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AO GUOHUI, Vice Project Manager of the Kokhav Hayarden pumped storage hydropower plant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IBRAHIM MONDER, Safety Officer of the project 4. various of the finished lower reservoir of the power plant 5. various of the upper reservoir under construction 6. various of other construction sites at the project STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm standing in one of the reservoirs of a pumped storage power plant built by Chinese company PCCC (Power Construction Corporation of China) in northern Israel. The 344-MW power plant will be put into use early next year. As a widely-recognized green and cost-effective method to store power, the pumped storage power plant will help Israel boost its grid st

Lebanese craftsmen worry about losing reed basket weaving craft

STORY: Lebanese craftsmen worry about losing reed basket weaving craft DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:26 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of reeds and the production of baskets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): HANNA ABOU ZEID, Craftsman 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): HANNA ABOU ZEID, Craftsman STORYLINE: Lebanon has been known for ages for its production of hand-woven reed basket crafts. But the craftsmanship is coming to an end given the skills and the great efforts it requires, says Matta Mkhawwal, one of the producers of woven reed baskets in the southern city of Sidon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MATTA MKHAWWAL, Craftsman "The whole village used to work with this. Most of those who worked in this field died. The new generation does not like hardships, they don't go bring reeds and transform

Suspected jihadists detained in two separate operations in Spain

STORY: Suspected jihadists detained in two separate operations in Spain DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: MELILLA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-terrorist police operation in Spain's North-African enclave of Melilla with the suspected jihadist terrorists arrested on Tuesday (courtesy of Spanish Civil Guard and the Spanish National Police) 2. various of Sequence Shots on the anti-terrorist operation in Melilla STORYLINE: Spanish Civil Guards confirmed that on Tuesday they detained a suspected jihadist terrorist in the city of Zaragoza (northeast Spain), with further arrests made in a separate operation in Spain's North-African enclave of Melilla. The arrest in Zaragoza was made as part of an operation, which also saw several properties searched in the Catalan region in northeast Spain. One of those searches was in the small town of Pont de Suert, where around 30 officers cordoned off the town center around a flat where the suspect lived with his mother. No further

Special education school in China offers medicare, education to students with disabilities

STORY: Special education school in China offers medicare, education to students with disabilities DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students taking classes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN XIANG, Teacher of Changsha Special Education School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZENG QIANLAN, Teacher of Changsha Special Education School STORYLINE: A comprehensive special education school in Changsha, capital of central China's Hunan Province provides 15-year schooling for students with disabilities, offering access to both medical treatments and academic education. Founded in 1908, Changsha Special Education School is one of the country's first experimental demonstration bases for this kind of combinatory schooling system. The school has courses ranging from pre-school level to secondary vocational education. It enrolls students with visual, hearing and intellectual impairments, as well as developmental disorders. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese):

New soybean yield record set in NE China

STORY: New soybean yield record set in NE China DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of soybean fields 2. various of the soybean production competition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG ZHENPING, Head of the soybean production assessment expert panel 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI KUN, Agricultural technician of 854 Farm Co., Ltd. 5. various of soybean fields STORYLINE: A new national soybean yield record has been set in a high-yield soybean production competition in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. It was recognized by an expert panel authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GONG ZHENPING, Head of the soybean production assessment expert panel "After deducting impurities, the soybean yield reached 311.2 kg per mu (0.07 hectares) on a contiguous field of 100 mu, setting the record in the high-yield soybean production competition of Heilongjiang Province." A technician explained the reasons behi

Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market

STORY: Holiday spending reflects upturn in China's consumer market DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenic spots 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor 3. various of an airport 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG GUIFANG, Manager of local restaurant 5. various of restaurants 6. various of home appliances STORYLINE: During the National Day holiday in China, both online and offline shopping have gained momentum, thanks to heightened consumer enthusiasm and the implementation of pro-consumption policies. According to China's Ministry of Commerce, during the seven-day holiday, various pro-consumption activities have been launched nationwide. They include handing out consumption vouchers, enriching traveling activities and organizing consumption festivals to boost culture and tourism consumption. Travel fervor runs high during the holiday. Many people choose to take a few days off and relax. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU BINGQIAN, Visitor "

Chinese firm scores top points in construction quality for high-rise project in Malaysia

STORY: Chinese firm scores top points in construction quality for high-rise project in Malaysia DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:18 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of QLASSIC score award press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LI ANWEI, Managing director of MCC Malaysia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AHMAD ASRI ABDUL HAMID, Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia STORYLINE: China's state-owned enterprise, China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC Group), scored top points in construction quality for a high-rise project in Malaysia on Wednesday. Its development of the Face 2 Platinum Victory Suites received a rating of 89 percent in the Quality Assessment System in Construction (QLASSIC). It is the highest-ever score achieved under the high-rise residential category since the introduction of the system in 2007. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LI ANWEI, Managing director of MCC Malaysia "For this QLASSIC assessment, we have been tested for more than 600 materials and they pi

OPEC+ to cut oil output by 2 mln bpd from November

STORY: OPEC+ to cut oil output by 2 mln bpd from November DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: Vienna CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the OPEC 2. various of Press Center at OPEC headquarters 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDULAZIZ BIN SALMAN AL SAUD, Saudi Energy Minister STORYLINE: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, a group known as OPEC+, decided on Wednesday to cut its overall output by 2 million barrels per day (bpd) from its August production targets. The oil alliance made the decision at the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting held in Vienna, Austria. The output cut, starting in November, aims to bolster oil prices that have recently tumbled over recession fears. SOUNDBITE (English): ABDULAZIZ BIN SALMAN AL SAUD, Saudi Energy Minister "The world energy market needs attendance, and needs careful planning, and needs assertive investments and needs commitment to this investment, and needs guidance, without which, investm

N. Korea fires missile Japanese

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on the morning of Oct. 4, 2022, shortly after North Korea fired a ballistic missile which appears to have flown over Japan.

South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant

YUZHNOUKRAINSK, Ukraine Kyodo - Video taken Sept. 30, 2022, shows the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant in Yuzhnoukrainsk, in the Mykolaiv region of southern Ukraine.

Reading campaign for children launched in Iraq

STORY: Reading campaign for children launched in Iraq DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaign 2. SOUNDBITE (Kurdish): NAZ FALAK AL-DIN KAKI, Director of the Public Library in Erbil STORYLINE: A campaign entitled "Our Beloved Children Read" was launched Wednesday in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, with the aim of urging school children to read, learn about diverse cultures, and acquire knowledge in science. More than 80 students from three schools in Erbil participated in activities on the first day of the campaign. The campaign will continue for 10 days, and it is expected that more than 10,000 students will benefit from the campaign. The Ministry of Education in the Kurdistan Regional Government and the General Directorate of Health in Erbil Governorate oversee this campaign in cooperation with the Kurdistan Pediatricians Association, the School Health Department and the Public Library in Erbil. SOUNDBITE (Kurdish): NA

A Chinese doctor in eastern Rwanda

STORY: A Chinese doctor in eastern Rwanda DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kibungo Hospital 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PIERRE J. NSENGIYUMVA, Kibungo Hospital nurse 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda STORYLINE: Every Tuesday and Thursday are the operation days for the Chinese doctors in Kibungo Hospital in eastern Rwanda. Li Junsheng, who first visited Rwanda in 2007, has lived in the country for nearly 10 years. During his stay in the country, he has always tried his best to help local patients. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI JUNSHENG, Chinese doctor in Rwanda "Medical conditions in Africa are not as good as in China. So we have to work proactively to deal with some challenges based on local conditions. That means, we need to be more pragmatic when facing some problems. We have to solve problems with local conditions. Without advanced medical equipmen

WTO: world trade growth to slow sharply in 2023

STORY: WTO: world trade growth to slow sharply in 2023 DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of WTO 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, WTO Director-General STORYLINE: World trade is expected to lose momentum in the second half of 2022 and remain subdued in 2023, as multiple shocks weigh on the global economy, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a statement on Wednesday. WTO economists said in the statement that global merchandise trade volumes will grow by 3.5 percent in 2022 -- slightly better than the 3.0 percent forecast in April. However, for 2023 they foresee a 1.0 percent increase, down sharply from the previous estimate of 3.4 percent. The new WTO forecast estimates world gross domestic product (GDP) at market exchange rates will grow by 2.8 percent in 2022 and 2.3 percent in 2023 - the latter is 1.0 percentage points lower than previous projections. In their April forecast, WTO economists had to rely on simul

UK: Greenpeace Activists Interrupt Liz Truss’s Speech At Tory Conference

Two Greenpeace activists interrupted Prime Minister Liz Truss's speech at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Wednesday, October 5. Greenpeace UK’s head of public affairs, Rebecca Newsom, and its policy officer, Ami McCarthy, stood up during her speech holding a banner reading “Who voted for this?” The protesters were removed by security amid boos by delegates.

Exhibition on artworks of renowned Austrian painter held in Amsterdam

STORY: Exhibition on artworks of renowned Austrian painter held in Amsterdam DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An exhibition featuring the artworks of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt will be open to the public starting from Friday at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The exhibition, entitled "Golden Boy," is co-hosted by the Van Gogh Museum and the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. Klimt (1862-1918), whose masterpieces were inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin and Matisse, is renowned for his paintings with gold and decorative ornaments, universal symbolism and depictions of strong, self-confident women. Iconic masterpieces from all over the world such as Judith (1901), Emilie Floge (1902) and Water Snake II (1904) are on display. The exhibition will run until January 2023. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Amsterdam. (XHTV)

Treasure of Tanis exhibition held at Egyptian Museum in Cairo

STORY: Treasure of Tanis exhibition held at Egyptian Museum in Cairo DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:19 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo recently inaugurated the exhibition of "The Treasure of Tanis," celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of the field of Egyptology and the decoding of ancient hieroglyphs. Approximately 2,500 objects from the royal tombs of a number of kings and officials of ancient Egypt's 21st and 22nd Dynasty are on display, including golden masks, silver coffins, golden finger and toe covers, as well as vessels made of gold and silver. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

UNRWA opens new school for Palestinian refugees in Jordan

STORY: UNRWA opens new school for Palestinian refugees in Jordan DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new school 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BEN MAJEKODUNMI, UNRWA Chief of Staff STORYLINE: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Wednesday opened a new school in Talbiyeh camp for Palestinian refugees in the Jordanian capital Amman. In addition to 16 classrooms, the new school features a library, science and computer labs as well as facilities for teachers and a canteen for students. The new school is expected to accommodate more than 1,200 Palestinian refugee students. SOUNDBITE (English): BEN MAJEKODUNMI, UNRWA Chief of Staff "UNRWA, an agency that relies on voluntary contributions, provides us with a degree of predictability that is incredibly important in our planning, but even more than that, it is incredibly important in terms of the reassurance that it allows us to transmit to Palesti

Nearly 1.6 mln Egyptian women receive medical examination as part of healthcare initiative

STORY: Nearly 1.6 mln Egyptian women receive medical examination as part of healthcare initiative DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of hospitals in Cairo STORYLINE: Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday announced that nearly 1.6 million women in the country have received physical examinations. It was part of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's initiative to "care for the health of mothers and fetuses" for early detection of diseases transmitted from mothers to fetuses. According to the ministry, the initiative aims at the early detection of infection with the B virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and syphilis for pregnant women. The initiative also includes monitoring the condition of mothers and newborns. It has several procedures and various necessary analyses to detect anemia, or to determine mothers' requirement for an anti-D injection after childbirth. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Belarus hosts exhibition of light industry goods

STORY: Belarus hosts exhibition of light industry goods DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Minsk CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: BelTexIndustry-2022, the largest exhibition of light industry goods in Belarus, opened at the BelExpo national exhibition center in Minsk on Wednesday. More than 50 manufacturers from Belarus, Russia and Türkiye are taking part in the exhibition, which runs through Friday. Among the exhibits are light industry products, materials, equipment, fittings, accessories, as well as the works of fashion designers. The fair offers a great opportunity to present new products and identify new trends in light industry, said Tatyana Lugina, chairman of the Belarusian state concern for the production and sale of light industry goods, at the opening ceremony. Aleksey Bogdanov, the minister of antimonopoly regulation and trade, said the current situation in the world has led the Belarusian market into a difficult situation, but t

Egypt, Bulgaria discuss gas cooperation

STORY: Egypt, Bulgaria discuss gas cooperation DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:52 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources headquarters 2. various of the meeting between Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla and Bulgarian Energy Minister Rossen Hristov STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla on Wednesday held a meeting with Bulgarian Energy Minister Rossen Hristov to discuss future cooperation between the two countries in the fields of gas and energy. El-Molla said there are good opportunities to channel Egyptian gas supplies to southeastern Europe through Bulgaria, which has a complete gas infrastructure, especially after the inauguration of a natural gas pipeline between Bulgaria and Greece. The Bulgarian minister expressed his country's demand for gas from Egypt, which he said is important in meeting part of Bulgaria's needs for liquefied natural gas. They

UN grants Nansen Refugee Award to former German Chancellor Merkel

STORY: UN grants Nansen Refugee Award to former German Chancellor Merkel DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced refugees (from UNHCR) 2. various of refugees settling in Germany (from UNHCR) 3. various of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (from UNHCR) STORYLINE: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday announced that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel will receive the 2022 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. The selection committee said it was recognizing Merkel's "leadership, courage and compassion in ensuring the protection of hundreds of thousands of desperate people" as well as her efforts to find "viable long-term solutions" for those seeking safety, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the UN refugee agency. Under Merkel's leadership, Germany welcomed more than 1.2 million refugees and asylum seekers in 2015 and 2016 -- at the height of the conflict in Syria and amid deadly viole

US: Man Stabbed At Times Square Station In NYC

A man was stabbed at the Times Square-42nd Street subway station in New York City on Tuesday night, October 4. The victim was stabbed in the leg and was rushed to Bellevue Hospital. Police say the suspect jumped on a waiting shuttle train bound for Grand Central Station.

Arab League chief rejects plan of moving British embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

STORY: Arab League chief rejects plan of moving British embassy in Israel to Jerusalem DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Arab League headquarters in Cairo 2. various of Aboul Gheit speaking 3. various of the Arab League in meeting 4. various of the Arab League headquarters STORYLINE: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit voiced deep concerns over the recent remarks by British Prime Minister Liz Truss about planning to move the country's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the pan-Arab body said on Wednesday. In a statement, the Arab League (AL) rejected "any unilateral move that violates international laws and the historic and legal status of Jerusalem," noting Aboul-Gheit has extended his concerns via a televised address to the British Conservative Party Conference on Tuesday. In his address, the AL chief stressed the importance of commitment to the two-state solution as an agreed-upon formula for reaching a final se

China-donated tents provide comfortable environment to flood-affected IDPs in Pakistan

STORY: China-donated tents provide comfortable environment to flood-affected IDPs in Pakistan DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: BADIN, Pakistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood-affected area and China-donated tents 2. STANDUP (English) ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (SINDHI): MAGGE, Flood victim 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NOOR AHMED KHAHRO, Assistant commissioner of Matli 5. various of China-donated tents STORYLINE: Floods in Pakistan have made countless people displaced overnight. Following the devastation, China has delivered 13,000 tents to the country by air. These tents are being utilized for the accommodation of the internally displaced persons (IDPs). Sindh province is one of the worst affected areas in the country, with more than 360,000 people now living in camps. China-donated tents have provided shelters for them. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now, I'm present in Matli area of Badin district in Pakistan's sou

New Zealand hikes cash rate by 0.5 percent

STORY: New Zealand hikes cash rate by 0.5 percent DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Zealand 2. various of people buying in the supermarket 3. various of the petrol station STORYLINE: The Monetary Policy Committee of New Zealand's central bank agreed on Wednesday to increase the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 50 basis points to 3.5 percent. The current OCR is at its highest point in seven years. The committee agreed that it remains appropriate to continue to tighten monetary conditions at pace to maintain price stability and contribute to maximum sustainable employment. "Core consumer price inflation is too high and labor resources are scarce," said in a committee statement. Global consumer price pressures remain heightened. The global demand for goods and services is exceeding supply capacity, putting upward pressure on prices, it said. In New Zealand, the level of domestic spending has remained resilient to date, in the face of slo

China-aided riverside project handed over to Ethiopia

STORY: China-aided riverside project handed over to Ethiopia DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHAO ZHIYUAN, Chinese Ambassador to Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JANTIRAR ABAY, Addis Ababa Deputy Mayor STORYLINE: The China-aided Addis Ababa Riverside Green Development Project Phase II, including a well-designed science museum and a children's playground, has been handed over to the Ethiopian government. The project is an integral part of the Ethiopian government's city beautification agenda. Its construction started in May 2020 with an investment of about 60 million U.S. dollars. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JANTIRAR ABAY, Addis Ababa Deputy Mayor "We thank you again for the Chinese government for giving a chance to Addis Ababa, especially for this grand project. We appreciate the Chinese government for doing that and the companies of China for their effort and their commitment to complet

3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Chemistry Prize

STORY: 3 scientists share 2022 Nobel Chemistry Prize DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): HANS ELLEGREN, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 2. various of the announcement of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 3. various of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: Carolyn R. Bertozzi and K. Barry Sharpless from the United States and Morten Meldal from Denmark shared the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry "for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry," the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (English): HANS ELLEGREN, Secretary General of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences "The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has this morning decided to award the 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry in equal shares to Carolyn Bertozzi, Stanford University, California, USA, Morten Meldal, University of Copenhagen, Denmark and Barry Sharpless, Scripps Research, La Jolla, Californ

Chinese fruit company rides RCEP wave to achieve rapid growth

STORY: Chinese fruit company rides RCEP wave to achieve rapid growth DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the company 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) DENG HONGJIU, Chairman of Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Ltd. 3. various of the company 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese) DENG HONGJIU, Chairman of Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Ltd. 5. various of the company STORYLINE: As the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) facilitates fruit trade between China and ASEAN countries, a Chinese fruit distribution company has ridden the RCEP wave to achieve rapid development. Customs in parts of China have provided a "green channel" for goods within the RCEP agreement by shortening the clearance time from 6-9 days to 2-3 days. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DENG HONGJIU, Chairman of Chongqing Hongjiu Fruit Co., Ltd. "The RCEP is very helpful to our company because time is incredibly important for fruit business. The RCEP contributes to our company's rapid developm

Cloud waterfall flows down China's Hengshan Mountain

STORY: Cloud waterfall flows down China's Hengshan Mountain DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: HENGYANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cloud waterfall STORYLINE: A stunning cloud waterfall was cascading down Hengshan Mountain in China's Hunan on Tuesday afternoon. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hengyang, China. (XHTV)

Hindu festival of Navratri celebrated in India

STORY: Hindu festival of Navratri celebrated in India DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: MUMBAI, India CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people dancing to music in Mumbai STORYLINE: This year's Hindu festival of Navratri was celebrated from Sept. 26 to Oct. 5 in India. Navratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in the honor of the goddess Durga. Navratri is celebrated differently in India's various regions. For many people, it is a time of religious reflection and fasting, while for others, it is a time for dancing and feasting. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Mumbai, India. (XHTV)

People enjoy National Day holiday in Zhangjiajie, China

STORY: People enjoy National Day holiday in Zhangjiajie, China DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: ZHANGJIAJIE, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists and tourist attractions in China's Zhangjiajie STORYLINE: During the National Day holiday, Zhangjiajie, a famous tourist city in central China's Hunan Province, has received a lot of tourists. At Tianmen Mountain, tourists can appreciate the beautiful autumn scenery in the scenic area. In addition to the stunning natural surroundings, Zhangjiajie has a thriving performing arts industry with a number of popular immersive art performances, where the audience can immerse themselves in the regional folk culture. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Zhangjiajie, China. (XHTV)

Picturesque autumn scenery of Liupan Mountain in Ningxia, China

STORY: Picturesque autumn scenery of Liupan Mountain in Ningxia, China DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of autumn scenery of Liupan Mountain STORYLINE: Take a glimpse of the picturesque autumn scenery of Liupan Mountain in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yinchuan, China. (XHTV)

US: Hurricane Ian Leaves Significant Damage In Florida 4

Hurricane Ian killed 105 people across Florida after slamming into the state as a Category 4 hurricane causing widespread flooding, significant damage, and power outages. This video shows destruction in a park in Orlando on Tuesday, October 4, six days after the landfall.

Mechanized cotton harvesting begins in Aksu, Xinjiang

STORY: Mechanized cotton harvesting begins in Aksu, Xinjiang DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: AKSU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cotton fields in Xinjiang STORYLINE: Machinery cotton pickers are working in the fields in Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, during the harvest season. More than 1,100 cotton-picking machines have been put into operation to harvest the 5,000 square kilometers of cotton fields this year. High-efficient mechanized harvesting shortens the cotton picking period in Aksu by about 10 days. Xinjiang is the largest cotton-growing area in China. In 2021, the mechanization rate of cotton picking in the region exceeded 80 percent. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Aksu, China. (XHTV)

Cambodia, Cuba sign agreements to increase cooperation in sports, culture

STORY: Cambodia, Cuba sign agreements to increase cooperation in sports, culture DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Cambodian PM greeting his Cuban counterpart 2. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: Cambodia and Cuba signed on Tuesday two more agreements on boosting bilateral cooperation in the areas of sports and culture, a Cambodian senior official said. Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and visiting Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz presided over the signing ceremony of the documents after their meeting at the Peace Palace in the capital of Phnom Penh, said Eang Sophalleth, a personal assistant to Hun Sen. Sophalleth said the two prime ministers during their meeting agreed to further promote relations between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and international issues of common concern and interests. "Samdech Techo Hun Sen highly spoke of Cuba's success in researching and manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine

Australia's cash rate jumps to 2.6 pct after 6th straight increase

STORY: Australia's cash rate jumps to 2.6 pct after 6th straight increase DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australia 2. shot of the Reserve Bank of Australia 3. various of Australia STORYLINE: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Tuesday announced a rate hike for the 6th consecutive month, lifting its cash rate target by 25 basis points to 2.6 percent. Regarding inflation in Australia as "too high," RBA Governor Philip Lowe noted in a statement that a further increase in inflation is expected over the months ahead, before inflation declines back towards the 2-3 percent range. "Global factors explain much of this high inflation, but strong domestic demand relative to the ability of the economy to meet that demand is also playing a role," said the governor, adding that the increase will help achieve a more sustainable balance of demand and supply. The central bank has rolled out a series of rate hikes since May, which led the i