Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers in Senate hearing over safety

STORY: Boeing CEO grilled by lawmakers in Senate hearing over safety SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSH HAWLEY, U.S. Republican Senator 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVE CALHOUN, Boeing CEO 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator 6. various of the hearing STORYLINE: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was grilled by U.S. lawmakers in a Senate hearing on Tuesday over the air giant's growing safety and quality control crises. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, U.S. Democratic Senator "It's not enough for Boeing to shrug its shoulders and say, well, mistakes happen. This is not an industry where it's okay to cut corners, to reduce inspections, to take shortcuts, and rely on broken parts that happen to be sitting around." Among the aud

UNCCD chief calls for joint efforts to tackle global land degradation

STORY: UNCCD chief calls for joint efforts to tackle global land degradation SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:37 LOCATION: BONN, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD Executive Secretary 2.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD Executive Secretary 3.various of UNCCD logos and promotional materials STORYLINE: Monday marked Desertification and Drought Day 2024, as well as the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). In an exclusive interview with Xinhua on Monday in Bonn, Germany, UNCCD Executive Secretary Ibrahim Thiaw said that joint efforts are required to tackle challenges such as desertification and land loss. According to UNCCD statistics, about 40 percent of all land area worldwide has been degraded. Thiaw stressed that the biggest challenge is restoring the balance between increasing demands and shrinking resources. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IBRAHIM THIAW, UNCCD

Chinese artists perform in Cambodia to celebrate people-to-people exchange year

STORY: Chinese artists perform in Cambodia to celebrate people-to-people exchange year SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PENG BOPHA, Spectator 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TON BOPHA, Spectator 3. various of the opening ceremony of the Chinese arts performance in Phnom Penh 4. various of Chinese artists performing 5. various of people watching Chinese arts performance STORYLINE: The "Family China" art troupe of the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese on Saturday performed classic Peking Opera, traditional dances, music, and acrobatics in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, attracting approximately 3,500 spectators. Held at the Diamond Island's Grand Theater, the glittering cultural show was organized to further promote cultural ties and people-to-people contact, as 2024 is the Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange year. The two-hour show presented diverse forms of Chinese tradition

China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest

STORY: China Brand Fair 2024 kicks off in Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:16 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): ANTAL MUSZ, Hungarian entrepreneur 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): ERNO PETO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Economy 4. various of visitors queuing at the entrance 5. various of the opening ceremony 6. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: China Brand Fair 2024 kicked off in Budapest on Thursday. The three-day event featured more than 270 companies from 10 Chinese provinces and cities, showcasing a diverse range of products. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): IMRE ATTILA NESZTLER, Hungarian buyer "The products are of very high quality and very innovative. This is interesting for us here in Hungary, and we see potential in cooperating and ordering from China or Asia. We are seeking cooperation with Chinese partners and are looking to collaborate

Hungary will not participate in NATO efforts in Ukraine: PM Orban

STORY: Hungary will not participate in NATO efforts in Ukraine: PM Orban SHOOTING TIME: June 12, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): VIKTOR ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENS STOLTENBERG, NATO Secretary General 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JENS STOLTENBERG, NATO Secretary General 4. various of the press conference STORYLINE: Hungary will not participate in North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts in Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in Budapest on Wednesday. The Hungarian government has received guarantees that in the case of the Russia-Ukraine armed conflict, Hungary would not have to participate in military actions outside NATO's territory, Orban said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): VIKTOR ORBAN, Hungarian Prime Minister "Hungary will neither contribute money, nor send people to this war, nor w

Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive

STORY: Hong Kong proud to have astronaut: HKSAR chief executive SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2. various of scientific research in Hong Kong STORYLINE: John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), said on Tuesday that Hong Kong prides itself on having one resident selected as a member of China's fourth batch of astronauts, adding that he is extremely uplifted and encouraged by the good news. This will go down in history as the first time for a payload expert from Hong Kong to become an astronaut, Lee said. He thanked the central government for including Hong Kong candidates in the selection, which he deemed a show of support for Hong Kong's sci-tech development. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JOHN LEE, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region "A Hong Kong resident

Digital technologies help with Yungang Grottoes protection in N China

STORY: Digital technologies help with Yungang Grottoes protection in N China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN PENG, Digital protection center of Yungang Research Institute 2. various of technologies applied on Yungang Grottoes protection STORYLINE: Yungang Grottoes in China's Datong is a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring over 50,000 stone Buddhist sculptures It is considered a pinnacle of Chinese Buddhist art and represents the highest level of sculptural artistry in the world during the 5th century Nowadays, digital technologies are helping with its protection SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAN PENG, Digital protection center of Yungang Research Institute "The challenging part of this work is its meticulous nature, much like knitting a sweater. We primarily use three methods for cave digitization. One method involves a handheld 3D laser scanner, which is mainly used to capture d

British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning

STORY: British expats savor special flavors of Zongzi delicacy in China's Nanning SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China 2. various of British expats tasting Zongzi STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): LUKE & ALEX, British expats living in Nanning, China "Look what we got! Oh wow, what's that? These are Dragon Boat Festival gifts from our friends from Nanning. We have their sweet ones and we have salty ones. Do you know which is which? I don't know. It could be any. Any could be any. Right. So we'll try. Pick one we open first. Let me see if this is the sweet one. So, Zongzi is glutinous rice and inside you have sweet filling or savory filling, and it's wrapped in a leaf. So like Jiaozi (Chinese dumplings), we know that Zongzi has many different flavors. If you think this is the sweet one, I'm guessing these are salty. Try it. It's like opening a prese

UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future

STORY: UNESCO highlights key role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable future SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences STORYLINE: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday underscored that intercultural dialogue is key to the sustainable future on the first International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, recently established by a UN resolution. Gabriela Ramos, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences, made the remarks in a video message. SOUNDBITE (English): GABRIELA RAMOS, UNESCO assistant director-general for social and human sciences "The world is at the crossroads. At the time when global challenges such as climate change, pandemic, conflict and growing social and economic inequalities demand cooperative solutions, we also see record level

China's marine ecological civilization vision key to global sustainability, says Turkish scholar

STORY: China's marine ecological civilization vision key to global sustainability, says Turkish scholar SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: China's ambitious goal of constructing a marine ecological civilization is crucial for ensuring sustainable development globally, a Turkish scholar has said. Selcuk Colakoglu, director of the Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, said that China's efforts have gained widespread acceptance and serve as a guiding principle for other developing countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-

Climate change decimates corals in Türkiye, prompting protective measures

STORY: Climate change decimates corals in Türkiye, prompting protective measures SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SINAN ISIM, Diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation 2. various of coral colonies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SINAN ISIM, Diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation 4. various of coral colonies 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of the Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): MURAT KAPIKIRAN, Head of the Istanbul Chamber of Agricultural Engineers STORYLINE: Coral colonies across Türkiye's seas are perishing due to the abrupt effects of climate change, threatening marine life and prompting experts to call for more protective measures. Sinan Isim, a diving instructor at the Türkiye Underwater Sports Federation, told Xinhua that coral colonies across Türkiye's seas have faced significant losses as

Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents

STORY: Chinese power plant in Cambodia supplies stable electricity, provides specific skills to local talents SHOOTING TIME: June 6, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:57 LOCATION: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): HIY PHEAREY, Technical controller at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHIN ENGSIV, Laboratory technician at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): HO CHHUNLIM, Khmer-Chinese translator at the Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. 4. Aerial view of the Huadian Sihanoukville power plant 5. Various of workers working at Huadian Sihanoukville Power Generation Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Situated in southwest Cambodia's Sihanoukville, the Chinese-invested coal power plant has not only supplied reliable electricity to the national grid, but also provided technical skills to local talents. Put into operation in December 2022, the 2×350 MW coal power plant, a subsidiary

Biden signs executive order strictly limiting unlawful border crossings by immigrants

STORY: Biden signs executive order strictly limiting unlawful border crossings by immigrants SHOOTING DATE: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. various of the White House STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order Tuesday that would immediately turn down requests for entry into the United States by asylum-seekers crossing the southern border illegally, in the event that officials deem the border is overwhelmed. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "Today, I'm announcing actions to bar migrants who cross our southern border unlawfully from receiving asylum. Migrants will be restricted from receiving asylum at our southern border unless they seek it after entering through an established lawful process. And those who seek come to the United States legally -- for example, by making an appointment and

Electric cars future for green Earth: Slovak business leader

STORY: Electric cars future for green Earth: Slovak business leader SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): PAVOL ANTALIC, Chairman of Slovak-Chinese Joint Business Council STORYLINE: In a recent interview with Xinhua, Pavol Antalic, chairman of the Slovak-Chinese Joint Business Council, said that electric cars are the future of the world for a green Earth. SOUNDBITE (English): PAVOL ANTALIC, Chairman of Slovak-Chinese Joint Business Council "I am very interested in China's electric cars. Last 15 years, I have visited all exhibitions in Shanghai or Beijing. Because every day, every year, it changes. China's electric cars are very good and technical. It's excellent. Local customers are very interested in Chinese EV cars. For batteries, China has very famous factories. CATL is now building a big factory in Hungary and delivering batteries to BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Volkswagen. And Slovakia also prepared one

Spanish movie director speaks of attention to historical detail in new China film

STORY: Spanish movie director speaks of attention to historical detail in new China film SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): SALVADOR SIMO, Spanish director 2. various of the presentation of "Dragonkeeper" at Spain's Malaga International Film Festival on March 1 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): SALVADOR SIMO, Spanish director 4. various of the presentation of "Dragonkeeper" at Spain's Malaga International Film Festival on March 1 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): SALVADOR SIMO, Spanish director STORYLINE: The accurate portrayal of Chinese culture and history was a priority in the making of the new animated movie "Dragonkeeper," the film's director Salvador Simo told Xinhua in an interview on Wednesday. Coproduced by Spanish production company Guardian de Dragones AIE and China Film Animation, the film was directed by Simo alongside Beijing Film Academy professor Li Jianping. The production is an adventure

No indication Israel will open Rafah crossing soon: Palestine's health minister

STORY: No indication Israel will open Rafah crossing soon: Palestine's health minister SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): MAJED ABU RAMADAN, Palestine's health minister 2. various of the press briefing STORYLINE: There is no indication that Israel will open the Rafah crossing soon, Palestine's health minister said in Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday. "This is totally in the hands of the Israelis," Minister Majed Abu Ramadan told a press briefing. On May 6, Israel launched a ground assault on Rafah and claimed to have taken control of the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing, which is the only border crossing between the enclave and Egypt. The crossing is also a main conduit for humanitarian aid entering Gaza, and an exit point for medical evacuees from the enclave. Abu Ramadan said that Israel committed a crime against humanity in Gaza, regardless of the exact death toll. SOUNDBITE (English):

Pakistani expat explores autonomous driving technology in east China

STORY: Pakistani expat explores autonomous driving technology in east China SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: WUXI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani expat 2. various of the bus 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani expat and WU YE, Project manager of a local tech company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani expat 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WU YE, Project manager of a local tech company 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani expat STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAFIZ MUHAMMAD WAQAS, Pakistani expat "Hello, everyone. My name is Hafiz Muhammad Waqas. My Chinese name is Mowan. I come from Pakistan. I started my journey in China in 2016. I'm really interested in modern technology. Recently, more and more people are talking about new quality productive forces. I was told that Wuxi is building a new V2X city, which means vehicle to everything. Let'

Thai medalist sends blessings to 2nd Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition

STORY: Thai medalist sends blessings to 2nd Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: PHETCHABURI, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): CHATVARIN KLONGNOY, Gold medalist of restaurant service for 1st Belt and Road International Skills Competition 2. various of medals and certificates on display STORYLINE: Talents from around the world are set to gather in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality for the second Belt and Road International Skills Competition. Chatvarin Klongnoy, gold medalist of restaurant service at the first edition, sent her blessings from Thailand. SOUNDBITE (English): CHATVARIN KLONGNOY, Gold medalist of restaurant service for 1st Belt and Road International Skills Competition "It was very challenging for me that I would like to go out of Thailand to have the competition at the first time, and also exciting as I went to China too. For the feeling I cherished all the moments from the firs

U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations

STORY: U.S. pushes back on recognition of Palestinian state by European nations SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 3. various of exterior of the White House STORYLINE: The U.S. government on Wednesday pushed back on the decision by Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state, saying that Palestinian statehood should not be realized through "unilateral recognition." SOUNDBITE (English): JAKE SULLIVAN, U.S. National Security Advisor "The U.S. position on this is clear. President Biden, as I just said, has been on the record supporting a two-state solution. He has been equally emphatic on the record that two-state solution should be brought about through direct negotiations through the parties, not through unilateral recognition. That's a principled position that we have held on a co

China's NIO announces strategic partnership with Hungarian university

STORY: China's NIO announces strategic partnership with Hungarian university SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GONG TAO, Chinese Ambassador to Hungary 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG HUI, Vice President of NIO Group 4. various of agreement signing ceremony STORYLINE: China's NIO, a leading global smart electric vehicle (EV) company, announced a strategic partnership with Hungary's Istvan Szechenyi University Foundation in Budapest on Tuesday. This collaboration aims to accelerate the green transformation of the automotive and energy sectors in both China and Hungary. The partners plan to develop new cutting-edge technologies. "Today we witness a new agreement between a successful Chinese company and a Hungarian university," Marton Nagy, minister for national economy said at the event where the educational and innovat

U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy products election ploy: S. African expert

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy products election ploy: S. African expert SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: PRETORIA, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL ZILUNGISELE TEMBE, Senior fellow at South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAUL ZILUNGISELE TEMBE, Senior fellow at South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL ZILUNGISELE TEMBE, Senior fellow at South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute STORYLINE: The latest tariff hikes by the U.S. administration targeting Chinese clean energy products is "a political ploy setting the stage for the upcoming elections," said Paul Zilungisele Tembe, a senior fellow at South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL ZILUNGISELE TEMBE, Senior fellow at South Africa's Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute "We should look at the curr

Cooperation with China vital for telecom, digital development: Malaysian official

STORY: Cooperation with China vital for telecom, digital development: Malaysian official SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): TEO NIE CHING, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Communications 2. various of the China Smart Industry Trade and Culture Exhibition 2024 STORYLINE: Cooperation with China is vital for Malaysia's telecommunications and digital development goals, a Malaysian official said on Monday. The two nations will be able to mutually benefit by collaborating on the basis of their complementary strengths, opening up new opportunities for economic development, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said in her speech at the China Smart Industry Trade and Culture Exhibition 2024. "Our two countries share a long history of cooperation in technology, and this exhibition provides a valuable opportunity to further strengthen our ties," she said. She also stressed that

Explore ancient tomb museum in central China's Luoyang with expat

STORY: Explore ancient tomb museum in central China's Luoyang with expat SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University

The fallacious, dangerous logic of "Chinese overcapacity" rhetoric

STORY: The fallacious, dangerous logic of "Chinese overcapacity" rhetoric SHOOTING DATE: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DING WEISHUN, Official of the Ministry of Commerce 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HE HAILIN, Official of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QU FENGJIE, Researcher with the Academy of Macroeconomic Research under the NDRC 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HUO FUPENG, Official of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) STORYLINE: China's booming new energy vehicle (NEV) sector recently drew scrutiny for purported "Chinese overcapacity" rhetoric from certain Western nations. To provide clarity on the industry's landscape to a global audience, three government officials and an industry expert joined the fifth episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk platform hosted by Xinhua News Agency. They elucidated why such assertions lack merit, o

U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy products put global energy transition at risk: expert

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy products put global energy transition at risk: expert SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:45 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert STORYLINE: The U.S. has announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, solar cells and other clean-energy products. According to a Spanish expert, the tariff hikes have put the global transition to renewable energy at risk. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert "By imposing tariffs and trying to be competitive with technologies that are already well-developed, consolidated and relatively cheap in China is risky in terms of the effects it can have on the transition to renewables. If one country, which could be China, is ahead in this area and has the technology and capacity to supply it g

Touring museums in China's Nantong with Italian vlogger

STORY: Touring museums in China's Nantong with Italian vlogger SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: NANTONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 2. various of a tour of Nantong Foremost Hats Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 4. various of a tour of Nantong Shen's Embroidery Museum 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 7. various of a tour of Nantong Museum 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger STORYLINE: Embark on a captivating walking tour led by an Italian vlogger through the diverse array of museums across the city of N

"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed and "situation under control" -- DRC army

STORY: "Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed and "situation under control" -- DRC army SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:27 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (French): SYLVAIN EKENGE, Spokesperson for the Congolese army STORYLINE: An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. "The army reassures that the situation is under control and asks Kinshasa residents to freely go about their business," the spokesperson said in a brief message broadcast on public television, specifying that several perpetrators of the act were arrested. SOUNDBITE (French): SYLVAIN EKENGE, Spokesperson for the Congolese army "An attempted coup was suppressed by defense and security forces. The defense and security forces now have the perfect control of the situation. We will return with more details and images."

Italian museum director works to bridge Sino-Italian cultures

STORY: Italian museum director works to bridge Sino-Italian cultures SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: TURIN, Italy CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVIDE QUADRIO, Director, Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy 2. various of the Asian Art Museum in the northern Italian city of Turin 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVIDE QUADRIO, Director, Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy STORYLINE: Davide Quadrio, an artist who had lived in China for 30 years, has committed to making the Asian Art Museum in the northern Italian city of Turin a bridge linking the cultures of China and Italy after he begins his tenure as director in 2021. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVIDE QUADRIO, Director, Asian Art Museum in Turin, Italy "My name is David Quadrio, in China known as 'Le Dadou'. I've been living in China actually for 30 years. I've been working most of my life in contemporary art, especially in China. The (Asian art) museum has an extraordinary collection of Chinese antiq

American scholar debunks "overcapacity" claim

STORY: American scholar debunks "overcapacity" claim SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University STORYLINE: Recently, American politicians and the media have fabricated a theory claiming overcapacity in China's new energy industry Washington on Tuesday imposed new tariffs on Chinese products including electric vehicles (EVs) An American professor said the protectionist move is unfounded and worrisome SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEF GREGORY MAHONEY, Professor of politics at East China Normal University "Now there's no evidence that dumping has taken place, at least not in the EV industry, which is one of the key industries that the U.S. is really targeting in China. So why do we have this narrative, why do we have a narrative

Lebanese parliament discusses Syrian refugee crisis

STORY: Lebanese parliament discusses Syrian refugee crisis SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): NAJIB MIKATI, Lebanese Prime Minister 2. Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri presiding parliament session 3. Lebanese parliament meeting STORYLINE: The Lebanese parliament convened Wednesday and approved a binding recommendation to the caretaker government aimed at "returning the illegal Syrian migrants and residents in Lebanon to their country within a year at the latest." The parliament recommended that the caretaker government forms a ministerial committee to "communicate and directly and strenuously follow up with the international and regional sides and the various bodies, especially with the Syrian government, and to devise a detailed timeframe for repatriating the displaced (Syrians), except for special cases protected by the Lebanese laws and specified by the committee." During the session, Lebane

Dutch tourism official hails China's visa-free policy

STORY: Dutch tourism official hails China's visa-free policy SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:40 LOCATION: THE HAGUE, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANK RADSTAKE, Director of the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR) STORYLINE: A Dutch tourism official has welcomed China's visa-free policy, expressing expectations for deeper Sino-Dutch tourism cooperation in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANK RADSTAKE, Director of the Dutch Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (ANVR) "We organized 300 biggest tour operators and travel agents in the Netherlands and more than half of them offer, or to offer trips to China. It's absolutely a brilliant step by the Chinese government to offer this free visa policy. I think we're all very happy with it. We know that our members organizing trips to China for the clients would like to have a longer period, because people don't want to go to China for j

Cambodian, Chinese scholars meet in Phnom Penh to discuss ways to further boost ties

STORY: Cambodian, Chinese scholars meet in Phnom Penh to discuss ways to further boost ties SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/Archives DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHHENG KIMLONG, President of Asian Vision Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEUN SAM, Policy analyst at Royal Academy of Cambodia 3. various of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway 4. various of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. various of a hydropower station 6. various of the Morodok Techo National Stadium STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia Think Tanks and Public Diplomacy Forum was held in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening think tanks' cooperation in promoting friendship and building a community with a shared future. The one-day forum was co-organized by the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), a Phnom Penh-based independent think tank, and the Charhar Institute, a think tank focused on China's foreign relations. According to AVI's President Chheng K

French chef's foodie tour in east China

STORY: French chef's foodie tour in east China SHOOTING TIME: April 10-12, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN JIANGRONG, Party Secretary of Xiantan Village 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CORENTIN DELCROIX, French chef in China "Hello, I'm Corentin Delcroix. Guess where I am? Xiantan Village in Mogan Mountain, Deqing County. In the morning, let's try the special breakfast in Xiantan Village. This is the sticky rice tea cake. Another must-try breakfast here is duck feet noodles. A bowl of duck feet soup with a bowl of mixed noodles. The duck feet are incredibly tender and juicy. It feels like they've been stewed for a long time. Spring is the season for harvesting fresh tea in Xiantan Village. I'm not good at it. The

Tanzanian primary school pupils participate in contest on Chinese language, culture

STORY: Tanzanian primary school pupils participate in contest on Chinese language, culture SHOOTING TIME: May 08, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BONAVENTURE RUTINWA, Deputy vice chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XU YONGLIANG, Representative of cultural counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Tanzania 3. various of the contest 4. various of the awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Fourteen pupils from six primary schools across Tanzania on Wednesday showed their mastery of Chinese language and culture in a "Chinese Bridge" contest for primary school pupils. The competition was held at the Confucius Institute at the University of Dar es Salaam, in the country's largest city and commercial hub. Ten-year-old Tausi Julius, from Longquan Bodhi Primary School on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam, was the overall winner. She will travel to China later this year to participate i

German expat's 3-day tour away from city's hustle and bustle

STORY: German expat's 3-day tour away from city's hustle and bustle SHOOTING TIME: March 27-29, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of B&B Mantian Resort 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of Mantian B&B Resort 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of Mantian B&B Resort 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): MARCO MILITZER, General manager of Naked Castle 12. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): TH

Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy

STORY: Türkiye eyes more digital nomads to boost tourism, economy SHOOTING TIME: May 2, 2024 and May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): STEF VAN EYSENDEYK, Belgian tax advisor 2. various of tourists at the airport and beaches of Antalya, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is making efforts to attract digital nomads - people with professional skills who work remotely - to boost the country's tourism and economy. In late April, Türkiye officially rolled out the digital nomad visa. It is now available to applicants from specific countries who meet Türkiye's income threshold. Visa recipients can live and work in big cities of Türkiye for up to one year, with the option to renew. Stef Van Eysendeyk, a Belgian tax advisor working remotely from the southern, sun-soaked resort city of Antalya, told Xinhua in a recent interview that despite high inflation, Türkiye still stands as an affordable option for di

Hong Kong visually impaired singer chasing light through music

STORY: Visually impaired Hong Kong singer chasing light through music SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SIU HOI YAN, Hong Kong visually impaired singer 2. various of Siu Hoi Yan singing 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SIU HOI YAN, Hong Kong visually impaired singer 4. various of Siu Hoi Yan singing 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SIU HOI YAN, Hong Kong visually impaired singer 6. various of Siu Hoi Yan singing 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SIU HOI YAN, Hong Kong visually impaired singer STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SIU HOI YAN, Hong Kong visually impaired singer "I'm a visually impaired music lover who loves singing and playing piano. When I was three months old, I was diagnosed with cancer and had to have my eyeball removed to save my life. I think my personality is optimistic, happy, and grateful." At the age of four, Siu Hoi Yan began to learn to play the piano by touching braille music scores and l

Participation in BRI boosts Serbia's overall development: minister

STORY: Participation in BRI boosts Serbia's overall development: minister SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): GORAN VESIC, Serbia's Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure 2. various of Serbia and China STORYLINE: Participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has enabled Serbia to cooperate with China on developing its transport infrastructure and boosted Serbia's overall development, a Serbian minister has said. According to Goran Vesic, Serbia's Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure, Serbian officials are impressed by China's development in its transport infrastructure, seeing it as a model for economic growth that Serbia seeks to emulate. The minister said the Budapest-Belgrade railway, a flagship BRI project, is one example. SOUNDBITE 1 (Serbian): GORAN VESIC, Serbia's Minister of Construction, Transport, and Infrastructure "China, Hungary, and Serbia

How Chinese EV companies maintain competitive edge

STORY: How Chinese EV companies maintain competitive edge SHOOTING TIME: May 02, 2024 DATELINE: May 03, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TANG JIN, Senior research officer at Japan's Mizuho Bank 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTOPHER MUTSVANGWA, Secretary for information and publicity for Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BARBARA FREI, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric STORYLINE: China's advanced production capacities in the new energy sector are in high demand globally, providing a diverse range of consumer products while serving as a pivotal player in the fight against climate change. Experts in various countries have shared their views on how China maintains its competitive edge in this sector. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and

Hungarian minister highlights fruitful Hungary-China cooperation built on mutual respect

STORY: Hungarian minister highlights fruitful Hungary-China cooperation built on mutual respect SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy 2. various of Budapest (file footage) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy 4. various of Chinese EVs (file footage) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy STORYLINE: In a recent interview, Hungarian Minister for National Economy Marton Nagy highlighted the fruitful cooperation between Hungary and China across diverse sectors, emphasizing that this cooperation is underscored by a relationship founded on mutual respect. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): MARTON NAGY, Hungarian Minister for National Economy "We respect each other. We respect what we have achieved, and we respect each other's cultures. In 2023, Hungary was able to attract a total

Norwegian PM vows to enhance cooperation with China

STORY: Norwegian PM vows to enhance cooperation with China SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Oslo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JONAS GAHR STORE, Norwegian Prime Minister 2. various of Store meeting with foreign journalists 3. various of city views in Oslo STORYLINE: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said Tuesday that his government will enhance cooperation with China. "Norway is looking to China for a country with whom we deal and cooperate," Store told Xinhua during a meeting with foreign journalists in Oslo. The prime minister underscored the bilateral relationship encompasses diplomatic and political dimensions, both of which he personally oversees and aims to strengthen. SOUNDBITE (English): JONAS GAHR STORE, Norwegian Prime Minister "When it comes to China, I think Norway is looking to China for a country with whom we deal and cooperate. We have diplomatic contact, political contact. We have issues on the global scene that

French expat's "tale of two cities" in China's Yangtze River Delta

STORY: French expat's "tale of two cities" in China's Yangtze River Delta SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: WUHU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ROMAIN SEVESTRE, Marketing manager of CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Romain Sevestre, marketing manager of CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co., Ltd., a rail transit vehicles and systems manufacturer, enjoys his life living and working in two cities, Nanjing and Wuhu, in China's Yangtze River Delta, one of the most vibrant, open and innovative city clusters in China. The ever-improving transportation system in the region has significantly reduced his commuting time. SOUNDBITE (English): ROMAIN SEVESTRE, Marketing manager of CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co., Ltd. "Hello. My name is Romain. I come from France, and now I'm working in Wuhu, Anhui Province. I came to Nanjing to study in 2005 and met my wife there. Since then, we have settled i

Kokoshniks hit catwalk as Volga Fashion Week starts in Moscow

STORY: Kokoshniks hit catwalk as Volga Fashion Week starts in Moscow SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): YASNA RADISLAVA KLIMENKO, Designer 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): YASNA RADISLAVA KLIMENKO, Designer 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): Models, VARMA Brand 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): ARTUR VOLOSHIN, Designer of Passy brand 5. various of the fashion week STORYLINE: Russian designers brought traditions, folk style and history to the catwalk as Volga Fashion Week was held in Moscow. This is kokoshnik, an old Russian traditional headdress. Once a symbol of beauty and traditions, today it inspires designers across the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): YASNA RADISLAVA KLIMENKO, Designer "I was inspired by the images of Russian culture, its energy, mystery and iconography, and of course, folk songs." To transform old images into the modern world, Yasna changed the size and designed unique elements. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russi

Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital

STORY: Cambodia-China paintings exhibition held in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAL SREYMEAN, Visitor 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): BO SREYNICH, Visitor 3. various of the opening ceremony of Cambodia-China paintings exhibition 4. various of visitors and exhibits STORYLINE: A Cambodia-China paintings exhibition opened in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, on Friday, attracting scores of visitors. Jointly organized by the Royal Academy of Cambodia and China's Jiujiang University, the half-day event displayed dozens of paintings featuring scenery, culture and tradition of both countries as well as Chinese calligraphy. Speaking at the event, Sok Touch, president of the Royal Academy of Cambodia, said the exhibition was part of the joint activities organized to celebrate the Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year 2024. "Through this painting exhibition, I believe that

FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity"

STORY: FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Some Western countries have lately been accusing China of "overcapacity," which is baseless hype and China firmly rejects it, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China's new energy sector capacity is advanced and much-needed capacity for green development, not 'overcapacity.' China's green technology and products, especially the growth of new energy industry, meet countries' need to address the energy crisis and respond to climate change and will make an important contribution to the global green and low-carbon transition. The rapid growth of China's new energy industry is determined by the laws of economics and market factors, not subsidies. China's n

Exploring sustainable solutions at Hannover Messe 2024

STORY: Exploring sustainable solutions at Hannover Messe 2024 SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VINCENZO NUGNES, Associate researcher of German Aerospace Center 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACOB GRUNNET, Exhibitor of Shanghai Electric 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ERIC SCHWARZER-FISCHER, Exhibitor of Fraunhofer STORYLINE: Hannover Messe 2024, Germany's leading annual industrial trade fair, concluded on Friday. The exhibition has a clear emphasis on carbon-neutral production and hydrogen fuel cells. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VINCENZO NUGNES, Associate researcher of German Aerospace Center "So this is DLR, the German Aerospace Center. We are researching clean energy for the future sustainable aviation. Here we have liquid hydrogen aircraft. With the liquid hydrogen, we will power a gas turbine where we will have hydrogen combustion. But we have as well as fuel cells in the belly of this aircraf

Schneider says Chinese market remains important

STORY: Schneider says Chinese market remains important SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: HANNOVER, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): BARBARA FREI, Executive vice president of Schneider Electric 2. various of Chinese cities and industries STORYLINE: A senior executive of Schneider Electric emphasized the importance of the Chinese market during an interview with Xinhua at the ongoing Hannover Messe 2024 Trade Fair. SOUNDBITE (English): BARBARA FREI, Executive vice president of Schneider Electric "You know, the importance of the Chinese market, from my point of view, has not changed. Specifically in industrial automation, it's our largest market. There is more openness for innovation. For me, China has become also an innovation driver, specifically in our business. So that gives a lot of other opportunities. So for me, it has equal importance like before. We were ramping up new production lines, specifically in Wuxi. So, and this was l

Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict

STORY: Columbia University classes go remote as U.S. campuses divided over Israel-Hamas conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MAX, Alumnus of Columbia University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROSS, New York resident 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CARL DIX, Representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party 4. various of the protest STORYLINE: Starting on Monday, all classes at Columbia University went virtual due to divisive demonstrations and debates around the Israel-Hamas conflict. In his announcement, University president Minouche Shafik urged relevant parties to "sit down and talk and argue and find ways to compromise on solutions." Shafik sent a letter to the New York Police Department (NYPD) on April 18, requesting that the police help remove individuals who had occupied the South Lawn of the university's Morningside Heights campus a day earlier. The students with "Gaza Solidarity Enc

International Youth Photography Exhibition kicks off in Kuwait

STORY: International Youth Photography Exhibition kicks off in Kuwait SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SUAD AL-HAMAR, President of the Kuwait Society for Photography Arts 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIFA DASHTI, Photographer and photography trainer 3. various of people visiting the exhibition STORYLINE: The International Youth Photography Exhibition kicked off Monday in Kuwait's Hawali governorate. The Kuwait China Cultural Center and Kuwait Society for Photography Arts are co-hosting the exhibition "Joint Visions, Shared Future," which showcases 70 photographic works. The Kuwait China Cultural Center provided 50 award-winning photos by young photographers from multiple countries, including Belt and Road partner countries, while the Kuwait Society for Photography Arts presented 20 top photographic works by 16 young Kuwaiti photographers that reflect the country's cities, nature, society

Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat

STORY: Experiencing temple fair parade in S China with U.S. expat SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen 3. various of cultural performances STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "Today, I went to the Xixiang's Beidi Ancient Temple in Shenzhen's Bao'an District to experience the Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi." The Sanyuesan Temple Fair of Beidi (the North Deity) is the largest temple fair event in Shenzhen. This year's grand parade extended around 4 kilometers, with unprecedented scale and extraordinary liveliness, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Xixiang. More than 100 teams and troupes participated in this event. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZACHARIAH SEAN MILLS, U.S. expat in Shenzhen "There, I got to see Yingge dancers, dragon and