GLOBALink | French Qomolangma climbers: sports bridge different cultures

STORY: French Qomolangma climbers: sports bridge different cultures SHOOTING TIME: May 18-22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Mount Qomolangma 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL DENOEL, French climber 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOMINIQUE DENOEL, French climber 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PASCAL DENOEL, French climber 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PASCAL DENOEL, French climber STORYLINE: During the spring climbing window, climbers from around the world are gathering in southwest China's Xizang, preparing to challenge the world's highest peak -- Mount Qomolangma. The Denoels from France arrived at the foot of Mount Qomolangma in mid-May, trying to reach the summit. It is the first time for Dominique Denoel, the elder brother, to challenge Qomolangma while the second time for Pascal Denoel, who tried to top the summit from the south slope in 2021. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PASCAL DENOEL, French climber "In 2021, we went to the south and I

Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang

STORY: GLOBALink | Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of porcelain peony handicrafts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI and his family 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ADRIAN OMMATI, Mehdi's son 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 12. S

GLOBALink | Villagers sing shepherd's song for Chinese guests in SW France

*** Highlights: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron on Tuesday at a mountain restaurant in southern France. Before they parted, local villagers sang a shepherd's song, expressing gratitude to Xi and his wife for their visit and inviting them to come back another time. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: On May 7, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly received by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at a mountain restaurant for a restricted meeting in Hautes-Pyrenees Department in southwestern France Before they parted, local villagers started singing a shepherd's song, expressing gratitude to Xi and his wife for their visit and inviting them to come back another time

GLOBALink | Chinese companies "are more and more innovative," says Hannover Messe organizer

STORY: Chinese companies "are more and more innovative," says Hannover Messe organizer SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hannover Messe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOCHEN KOECKLER, Chairman of Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOCHEN KOECKLER, Chairman of Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG 4. various of the Hannover Messe 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOCHEN KOECKLER, Chairman of Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG 6. various of the Hannover Messe 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOCHEN KOECKLER, Chairman of Managing Board of Deutsche Messe AG STORYLINE: Chinese companies "are more and more innovative," the organizer of this year's Hannover Messe told Xinhua, expressing his hope of expanding trade with China in the future. In an exclusive interview with Xinhua during the leading annual industrial trade fair in Germany, Jochen Koeckler, chairman of the Managing Board of the organi

GLOBALink | Business leaders see opportunities in China's green development

STORY: Business leaders see opportunities in China's green development SHOOTING TIME: March 28-29, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLAUS RETTIG, Member of the extended Executive Board of Evonik Industries, responsible for Asia Pacific Region 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HANS-PAUL BURKNER, Chairman of Boston Consulting Group 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DINO OTRANTO, Chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group 5. various of street views of China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CLAUS RETTIG, Member of the extended Executive Board of Evonik Industries, responsible for Asia Pacific Region "Now, with the development, high-quality development approach of China, the green development, the opportunities for us are even bigger than even before. So that's why it's very important for us to see what's happening and where to focus on as and where we can contribute and of course also grow together in Chi

GLOBALink | China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert

STORY: China promotes high-quality development through innovation: expert SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao Forum for Asia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 3. various of street views in China STORYLINE: "We will see a lot of innovations, new technologies emerging in the future in China," said policy advisor to the Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA). He believed that innovation, greenery, digital, sharing and harmony will become the pillars of China's future progress. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to Secretary General of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) "I think without innovation, we cannot move forward. And we have seen a great accelerated development in innovation of technology, in every field. And as you know the innovation centers of the world are now moving to the eas

China is Honduras' strategic partner for exports, technological development, says minister

*** Highlights: China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well, a Honduran minister has said. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: A Honduran minister has said that China is a strategic partner for Honduras with investments becoming concrete and bilateral negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) going well. China and Honduras established diplomatic relations in March 2023. According to Honduran minister of economic development, Fredis Cerrato, since then, relations between the two countries have been consolidated in "giant steps" in different areas. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): FREDIS CERRATO, Honduran minister of economic development "We need to continue to build an increasingly strong long-term relationship so that we bet on a win-win situation and that both countries can bring benefits to their people." China and Honduras started the FTA negotiations in July 2023. He believes that the agreemen

GLOBALink | Marine life observation event held on China's youngest volcanic island

STORY: Marine life observation event held on China's youngest volcanic island SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a lecture on intertidal marine life 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WENTING, Participant 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YI, Researcher of intertidal biology from Xiamen University 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU XINYUAN, Participant STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "This year's Weizhou Island Ocean Exploration Festival, in its 2nd edition, is underway in Weizhou Island, south China's Guangxi. The event offers ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to observe marine life in an eco-friendly manner." Over the years, Weizhou Island, China's youngest volcanic island, has recorded a more frequent presence of the Bryde's whales, a national first-class protected aquatic animal. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WENTING, Participant "H

GLOBALink | Expert in Cote d'Ivoire expresses confidence in China's economic growth

STORY: Expert in Cote d'Ivoire expresses confidence in China's economic growth SHOOTING DATE: March 4, 2024 DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, a Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst has expressed his confidence in China's economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst "So for 2024, I believe that the Chinese economy will be doing well. It will be a continuation of what happened in 2023. According to the expert, China's infrastructure will help China's economy, making it more vibrant. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): RANDOLPHE KICHIEDOU, Cote d'Ivoire economic analyst "The development of high-sp

Developing countries can draw from China's development experience: Egyptian observer

STORY: GLOBALink | Developing countries can draw from China's development experience: Egyptian observer SHOOTING TIME: March 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Cairo 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram newspaper 3. various of street views of Shanghai 4. various of overseas projects constructed by Chinese companies STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Arabic): TAREK EL-SONOTY, Deputy editor-in-chief of Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram newspaper "Over the past ten years, China and its economy have witnessed an economic boom. These achievements did not come out of nowhere; instead, they resulted from the important economic policies of the Communist Party of China, along with the cooperation and positive response of Chinese citizens toward those policies. These economic policies have also succeeded in raising the standard of living for Chinese citizens and eliminating extreme poverty. M

GLOBALink | New quality productive forces enable greener economy: British expert

STORY: New quality productive forces enable greener economy: British expert SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024/File DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of footage about new quality productive forces 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KEITH BENNETT, London-based international relations consultant STORYLINE: Marked by innovation, new quality productive forces is an emerging catchphrase in China's policymaking, which are advanced productivity in essence. A British expert said the concept can enable a greener economy and improve people's quality of life. SOUNDBITE (English): KEITH BENNETT, London-based international relations consultant "China is actually leading the world in this. No country has put forward this theory of 'new (quality) productive forces' in such a clear, scientific way as China is now doing. Traditional heavy industry tends to be highly pollutant. It's actually by focusing on the 'new (quality) productive forces' that will enable a greener econo

GLOBALink | Mobile World Congress 2024 opens with focus on 5G, AI innovations

The 2024 edition of the Mobile World Congress, the world's leading trade fair for mobile technology and related industries, opened in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday with focus on 5G, AI innovations. #GLOBALink

Experiencing Lantern Festival with Niklas from Denmark in China's Putian

STORY: GLOBALink | Experiencing Lantern Festival with Niklas from Denmark in China's Putian SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): NIKLAS, Danish traveler 2. various of Niklas taking part in cultural activities 3. various of Niklas with his family members 4. various of the Lantern Festival celebration in Putian STORYLINE: Niklas, who comes from Denmark, has joined in the Lantern Festival celebrations with his family in Putian City, southeast China's Fujian Province. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): NIKLAS, Danish traveler "Hello, everyone, I'm Niklas from Denmark. I came to Putian to visit my family and take a trip in February this year. I think Putian people are very warm and the city is very lively. It is very interesting to visit other families during the Lantern Festival. I like beating gongs and drums, and setting off firecrackers. I would also like to participate in more Lantern Festival activities. Welcom

GLOBALink | Direct flight links China's Fuzhou with Seoul in South Korea

Direct flights linking China's Fuzhou and Seoul in South Korea were launched on Wednesday, reducing air travel time to just over two hours. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | Giant pandas bear witness to friendship between China, France

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. Over the past decades, giant pandas have played the role of "ambassadors," fostering a bridge of friendship between the two countries. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Chinese-built road boosts development in Tanzania's Zanzibar

Road rehab by a Chinese company changes Tanzania's Zanzibar for the better, as residents share the benefits of boosted traffic and tourism. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | Countermeasures taken to ensure stable power supply amid cold wave in China

STORY: Countermeasures taken to ensure stable power supply amid cold wave in China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of countermeasures on cold waves 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TIAN JIACI, Shimen County power supply company under the State Grid Corporation of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DAI JIANPING, Qianjiang power supply company under the State Grid Corporation of China STORYLINE: As cold waves hit multiple parts of China, prompt countermeasures have been taken to prevent power outages and alleviate the impacts of extensive snowfall and other freezing conditions. In Shimen County, central China's Hunan Province, staff workers of the power supply company braved coldness to inspect the power lines that serve 15,000 local residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TIAN JIACI, Shimen County power supply company under the State Grid Corporation of China "We have set up six teams to carry out all-round i

GLOBALink | German auto company sees rapid growth in China's business-friendly environment

STORY: GLOBALink | German auto company sees rapid growth in China's business-friendly environment SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:18 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lenze factory in Shanghai 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG MENGJIE, Xinhua Correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1(English): SEAN XIE, President of Lenze East Asia & General manager of Lenze China 4. various of Lenze factory in Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEAN XIE, President of Lenze East Asia & General manager of Lenze China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG MENGJIE, Xinhua Correspondent "Lenze is a German enterprise that focuses on intelligent manufacturing. It has a complete set of solutions at all levels, from controllers to drives to motor reducers. A lot of components are produced in these automatic production lines, and then transported to many globally recognized names in robot and new energy battery industry. Today, Lenze Shanghai has grown from a big production base to its

GLOBALink | China-proposed BRI benefits countries: attendees at World Media Summit

Some participants at the 5th World Media Summit have said that their countries have benefited a lot from the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), expressing their strong support for the initiative. #WMS #WorldMediaSummit

GLOBALink | World media leaders amazed by China's fast development

Representatives at the 5th World Media Summit in China's Kunming are amazed by China's development. Here is what they have said. #GLOBALink #WorldMediaSummit #WMS

GLOBALink | Chinese modernization offers insights to global challenges: experts, officials

STORY: Chinese modernization offers insights to global challenges: experts, officials SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2-3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 5th World Media Summit 2. various of Guangzhou 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN JACQUES, Former senior fellow at Department of Politics and Int'l Studies, Cambridge University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAJUM IQBAL, Head of Communications with the Regional Delegation for East Asia of ICRC 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JOHANNYL RODRIGUEZ RIVERO, Vice Minister, Ministry of Communication and Information of Venezuela 6. various of Guangzhou STORYLINE: Representatives worldwide attending the 5th World Media Summit in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, have praised the Chinese path to modernization. A British scholar says that Chinese modernization has its own characteristics that are different from the Western one. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN JACQUES, Former senior fellow at D

GLOBALink | On Site: Gazans waiting for ceasefire to come into effect

Six weeks into the deadly fighting, Hamas and Israel have agreed on a temporary halt in hostilities in exchange for a hostage swap. Xinhua's Sanaa Kamal reports from the Gaza Strip.

GLOBALink | Israel expands ground operation, strikes over 11,000 targets in Gaza

Israel intensified its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday and has struck over 11,000 targets belonging to the Palestinian militant organizations in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | UN-Habitat chief hopes cities can find sustainable solutions

STORY: GLOBALink | UN-Habitat chief hopes cities can find sustainable solutions DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of awarding ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MAIMUNAH MOHD SHARIF, UN under-secretary-general and executive director of UN-Habitat 3. various of Shanghai STORYLINE: Five cities from all around the world, including China's Fuzhou, were honored with the Global Award for Sustainable Development in Cities, also known as the Shanghai Award, on Saturday. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, under-secretary-general of the United Nations and executive director of UN-Habitat, said that the Shanghai Award is more inclusive and integrated, and she hopes that cities can find sustainable solutions. SOUNDBITE (English): MAIMUNAH MOHD SHARIF, UN under-secretary-general and executive director of UN-Habitat "This Shanghai Award is more inclusive, more integrated because it talks about global sustainable cities. We need to look at the cities, not at one

GLOBALink | Ugandan coffee enterprise keen to tap into Chinese market via upcoming CIIE

STORY: Ugandan coffee enterprise keen to tap into Chinese market via upcoming CIIE DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: MUKONO, Uganda CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of employees at Star Cafe packing coffee 2. various of coffee on display at Star Cafe offices 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANDAN TUMUKUNDE, Sales executive at Star Cafe, Uganda 4. various of Shanghai 5. various of employees at Star Cafe packing coffee 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANDAN TUMUKUNDE, Sales executive at Star Cafe, Uganda 7. various of Shanghai 8. various of venue of the 6th China International Import Expo 9. file of previous editions of the China International Import Expo STORYLINE: Star Cafe, a Ugandan coffee enterprise, is keen to tap into the Chinese market at the upcoming China International Import Expo (CIIE). Located in the central Ugandan district of Mukono, Star Cafe exports the beverage to the global market, including China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANDAN TUMUKUNDE, Sales executive at Star Cafe, Ugand

GLOBALink | BRI based on building common prosperity, open to all nations: Turkish expert

China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative is founded upon building common and cooperative prosperity and is open to all nations, said a Turkish foreign policy expert. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | 10 yrs of BRI cooperation: beginning of a big story | Sunny's Spotlight

Why is BRI so popular? What changes has it brought to the world? What's the next chapter of BRI cooperation? With these questions, Xinhua's Sunny talked to delegates attending the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | China, Europe forge deeper ties via thriving maritime trade routes

STORY: China, Europe forge deeper ties via thriving maritime trade routes DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Port of Hamburg 2. various of cargo ships at ports 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MO WEIDONG, Captain of the COSCO Shipping Virgo STORYLINE: In late September, the COSCO Shipping Virgo, once again returned to the Port of Hamburg, the largest port in Germany and the third largest in Europe. The 20,000-TEU ultra-large container ship embarked on its journey from China's Tianjin Port. Before arriving in Hamburg, it made stops at various ports, including China's Shanghai and Ningbo, as well as Singapore, Piraeus, and Rotterdam. Right now, it is heading back to Shanghai. At present, the Port of Hamburg is directly connected to major Chinese ports via 15 regularly scheduled liner services. Approximately one-third of the containers processed at the Port of Hamburg either originate from China or are bound for China. SOUNDBITE (Chinese

GLOBALink | French sporting goods retailer scales up business in China's Shenzhen

STORY: French sporting goods retailer scales up business in China's Shenzhen DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Decathlon Group in Shenzhen 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SERVANDO QUEVEDO, Vice President of Decathlon China STORYLINE: French sporting goods retailer Decathlon opened its 10th store in China's Shenzhen on Thursday. Decathlon has deeply rooted itself in the Shenzhen market for nearly 30 years. Since it established its first production office in Shenzhen in 1995, Decathlon has since operated 10 physical stores and one intelligent manufacturing production office in the city. SOUNDBITE (English): SERVANDO QUEVEDO, Vice President of Decathlon China "As Decathlon's first physical store in Luohu District, the opening of the Hongling Store is an important step for Decathlon to expand. According to statistics, the proportion of the population regularly participating in physical exercise in Shenzhen is 42.9%, which is among the hi

U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. music educator wins Orchid Awards for promoting cultural exchanges DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:51 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH W. POLISI, President emeritus and chief China officer at Juilliard School STORYLINE: *** Highlights: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, has been awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award of the Orchid Awards for his contribution to cultural exchanges. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: Joseph W. Polisi, president emeritus and chief China officer at the Juilliard School, a renowned performing arts conservatory in the United States, was awarded the Lifetime Honorary Award at the inaugural Orchid Awards ceremony held in Beijing on Friday. The Orchid Awards honor foreign friends who have promoted humanity's shared values, and facilitated cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world and mutual learning among global civilizat

Globalink | Finnish logistics company thrives on BRI

The Finnish enterprise Nurminen Logistics had already recognized Belt and Road Initiative as a significant opportunity for collaboration back in 2015 when it decided to participate in the initiative, the company's CEO told Xinhua. #GLOBALink

Exclusive: One-on-One with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

STORY: Exclusive: One-on-One with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 0:09:44 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: POLITICS STORYLINE: "I believe that the relations between the governments and peoples of China and Venezuela are relations of intimate mutual trust, of true brotherhood," said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an interview with Xinhua ahead of his state visit to China. #GLOBALink *** Subtitles & Soundbites: SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): XU YE, Xinhua correspondent "We know that in recent years Venezuela has achieved economic recovery, peace and stability throughout the country. What are the major achievements of your government in the economic, political and diplomatic areas?" SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): NICOLAS MADURO, Venezuelan President "We have had an onslaught since 2015, eight years of escalating onslaught. More than 950 illegal, immoral sanctions were applied to the country, which are called unilateral coercive measures. The entire economy and all the strategic

GLOBALink | Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS

STORY: Georgian exhibitor eyes growing opportunities in Chinese market at CIFTIS DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CIFTIS 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company (Georgian exhibitor) STORYLINE: The 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is currently underway in Beijing. As one of the world's largest and most comprehensive fairs for trade in services, the CIFTIS has attracted over 2,200 enterprises and representatives of 75 countries and international organizations, with the proportion of international participants exceeding 20 percent. Among the exhibitors is Giorgi Rtveladze from Georgia, who is showcasing the world-renowned Georgian wines at the exhibition. SOUNDBITE (English): GIORGI RTVELADZE, Representative of RTVELISI Company "Georgian wine is a world famous wine and we take it to Beijing in this exhibition to just find more customers and for good cooperation for future

GLOBALink | A glimpse of Hangzhou Asian Games venues

With 30 days to go until the 19th Asian Games, let's take a sneak peek at the spectacular venues in China's Hangzhou where the games will unfold. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding

STORY: Maui wildfire survivors see long road ahead for rebuilding DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: MAUI, the United States CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lahaina 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 3. various of Lahaina 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor 5. various of Lahaina STORYLINE: Just three minutes' drive from the historic seaside town of Lahaina, which was swallowed by wildfires on Aug. 8, an unofficial hub was set up in the garage of Alex Freeman's house, offering food and necessities to people in need. Those who escaped the deadly flames are flocking here to drop off relief supplies. Those who lost everything in the fires are coming here to pick them up. The supplies range from water, canned food, diapers, paper towels, hygiene products, dog and cat food, to medicines, gas, fans and air conditioners. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERLINDA FREEMAN, Maui wildfire survivor "Most of the supplies are coming from local pe

GLOBALink | BRICS cooperation important to world: experts

STORY: BRICS cooperation important to world: experts DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 15th BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 3. various of South Africa's economic sector 4. various of BRICS countries 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SWARAN SINGH, Professor at School of Int'l Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University 6. various of South Africa 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 8. various of infrastructure in South Africa STORYLINE: The 15th BRICS Summit is held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The bloc groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. They now contribute about a quarter of the global GDP. Experts say, strengthened BRICS cooperation will play a crucial role in stabilizing the world economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM JONES,

China-Europe freight trains breathe new life to ancient Silk Road

STORY: GLOBALink | China-Europe freight trains breathe new life to ancient Silk Road DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe freight train services 2. various of the warehouse in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MOU JINWEN, Chairman of Shenzhen Qxbox Technology Warehousing Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): DIEGO CIMADEVILLA, Management director of Qxbox's subsidiary in Spain STORYLINE: The freight train service linking Chinese cities with Europe is breathing new life into the ancient Silk Road with its expanding network. In May 2011, a rail route was opened between Chongqing and Duisburg in Germany, marking the start of the China-Europe cargo train service. Boosted by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), proposed by China in 2013, the international train service has been expanding fast over the past years. Nowadays, the service connects more than 100 Chinese cities with over 200 cities in 25 countries in Europe. At this warehouse i

GLOBALink | 65 years on, Cambodia-China ties reach new heights: senior gov't official

STORY: 65 years on, Cambodia-China ties reach new heights: senior gov't official DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Phnom Penh 2. various of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in Cambodia 3. various of road and river bridge 4. various of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAY SIPHAN, Cambodian government chief spokesman 6. various of the China-aided Morodok Techo National Stadium 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHAY SIPHAN, Cambodian government chief spokesman 8. various of construction of Siem Reap-Angkor international airport STORYLINE: A Cambodian senior government official said that the bilateral "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework has elevated Cambodia-China ties to new heights as the two countries celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The China-Cambodia "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework was established by both countries in February. According to Cambodian government chief spokesman P

GLOBALink | The right to development is a fundamental human right: Malagasy academic

STORY: The right to development is a fundamental human right: Malagasy academic DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jean Eric Rakotoarisoa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court STORYLINE: The right to development is one of the most important and fundamental human rights, said Jean Eric Rakotoarisoa, former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court. He hailed China's achievement in poverty reduction as a great success in human rights governance. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court "We have seen great success in human rights governance in China, putting an end (to extreme povert

GLOBALink | Japanese sewing machine giant sees great potential in Chinese market

STORY: Japanese sewing machine giant sees great potential in Chinese market DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese sewing machine giant Pegasus's China branch in Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): OKADA YOSHIHIDE, General manager of Pegasus (Tianjin) Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. 3. various of Pegasus (Tianjin) Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): OKADA YOSHIHIDE, General manager of Pegasus (Tianjin) Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. 5. various of Pegasus (Tianjin) Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: 　　 Established in 1994 in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Pegasus (Tianjin) Sewing Machine Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Pegasus Sewing Machine Mfg Co., Ltd., a century-old brand of industrial sewing machines from Japan. 　　 Through nearly 30 years of development, the subsidiary has evolved into Pegasus's most important production base and sales market on a global scale, with an annual output of over 100,000 sewing

GLOBALink | German expert expects more robust Sino-German investment

"We'd like to see the two-way Sino-German investment to be more robust," said Hermann Simon, a German scholar known as the father of the "hidden champions" theory. Simon is leading a group of German "hidden champions" to visit various cities in China. #GLOBALink

GLOBALink | Chinese-built railway in harmony with wildlife conservation in Kenya

The Chinese-built Nairobi-Mombasa Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) launched six years ago has been lauded for its harmony with wildlife conservation. The 480-km railway travels through Kenya's largest wildlife reserve, the Tsavo National Park. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Kazakh president arrives in Xi'an for China-Central Asia Summit

STORY: GLOBALink | Kazakh president arrives in Xi'an for China-Central Asia Summit DATELINE: May 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese welcoming Kazakh president STORYLINE: Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on Wednesday afternoon for the China-Central Asia Summit, which is scheduled for May 18 and 19. Tokayev is the first Central Asian leader to arrive in Xi'an for the summit. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shaanxi, China. (XHTV)

GLOBALink | Israeli-Palestinian conflict ongoing despite efforts to broker ceasefire

Israeli forces and Palestinian militants continued to exchange fire on Friday, further escalating the confrontation that has killed 33 Palestinians and one Israeli, according to official statistics by Friday. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event

A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | China-built hydroelectric plant contributes to clean energy supply in Honduras

STORY: China-built hydroelectric plant contributes to clean energy supply in Honduras DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a China-built hydroelectric plant in Honduras 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): NELSON ORTEGA, General manager at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG ZHEN, Manager of the Department of Technology and Engineering at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant STORYLINE: A China-built hydroelectric plant has contributed to a stable clean energy supply in Honduras, alleviating electricity shortages in the Central American nation. The Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant, built by Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina), is located in Olancho, the largest department in Honduras. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): NELSON ORTEGA, General manager at Patuca III Hydroelectric Plant "For the country, it signifies a great project that was urgently needed for the energy supply of a very special area (Olancho)." The plant has an i

GLOBALink | China sees travel boom during May Day holiday

STORY: China sees travel boom during May Day holiday DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of city views in China 2. various of Beijing 3. various of Shanghai 4. various of Xi'an 5. various of Pingyao 6. various of Zibo 7. various of Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Sanya 8. various of railway passengers 9. various of tourists across China STORYLINE: China is witnessing a travel boom during this year's five-day May Day holiday, the first such holiday since the country optimized its COVID-19 response measures. Domestic travel bookings for the holiday, which starts on April 29 this year, have surged more than 700 percent from last year, according to the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group. As a historic and cultural city, the Chinese capital is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations. This year, Beijing recommended 16 tourism routes highlighting the city's ancient relics, royal gardens, parks, museums and venues for the Ol

GLOBALink | Giant panda Ya Ya to return to China

Female giant panda Ya Ya will return to China within the next few days after living in the United States for two decades, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

GLOBALink | Chinese Language Day celebrated home and abroad

Thursday marks the 14th UN Chinese Language Day, with a variety of celebrations held both in and outside of China. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Bangladeshis brimming with joy as BRI railway links Dhaka with southern districts

STORY: GLOBALink | Bangladeshis brimming with joy as BRI railway links Dhaka with southern districts DATELINE: April 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:23 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of newly brought train from China standing for trial run at Bhanga station in Faridpur district, Bangladesh STORYLINE: Trial operation has begun on a railway line in Bangladesh constructed under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. The test run of trains is conducted on one of the rail link project's three sections from Bhanga to Mawa in the central Faridpur district, through the Chinese-built Padma Bridge. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): KAUSHIK AHMED SHUBO, Bangladeshi student "My name is Kaushik Ahmed Shubo. I'm a third year student of Elias Ahmed Chowdhury College located in Shibchar Upazila (sub-district) of Madaripur district. Today is a milestone day. On this day, the intense desire of the people of Bangladesh, the Padma Bridge, the railway line of the lower part of the Padma Bridge has been inaugurate