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Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election

STORY: Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now here in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The 14th presidential election is set to vote on Friday. We can see that posters are all over on the streets and polling stations are ready for the upcoming event. Citizens are looking forward to voting for their future president of the country." Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif said on Thursday that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. Iran's 14th presidential election, initially set for 2025, was rescheduled following former President Ebrahim Raisi's unexpected death in a helicopter crash on

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From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world

STORY: From AI to new energy vehicles, China's emerging industries a boon for the world SHOOTING TIME: June 25/27, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MU XUYAO, Xinhua correspondent "From artificial intelligence to electric vehicles, China's progress made in science and technology and green transformation has impressed many participants at the Summer Davos. What could the country's technological advancement and high-quality development bring to the world?

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Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits

STORY: Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the construction of the dam 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ZACHARIAH NJERU, Cabinet secretary, Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter "The first phase of Thwake Multipurpose Dam is now almost complete. Located in eastern Kenya, this dam is expected to be complete later this year, around December. What you are seeing behind me are government officials and other stakeholders in this industry, who have come to witness the progress of this dam that is being constructed by a Chinese company. Upon completion of this dam, it is expected to sort out the food security issues and also provide more water that is needed in this semi-arid area for domestic use and other purposes." As a flagship project of Kenya's Visio

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Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

STORY: Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp SHOOTING DATE: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SHUKURANI HOTA, Refugee entrepreneur 4. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): VUMILIA KIZA SAIDI, Refugee entrepreneur 6. various of UNHCR supported camps 7. various of UNHCR official 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 9. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Amid the challenges faced by the refugees in this Kakuma Camp here in Kenya, the dedication and compassion of NGOs and the host country Kenya are lighting the path of hope and empowerment towards a better future for the refugees." Shukurani Hota is among thousands of displaced persons who have found r

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Exploring Chinese culture-infused pewter products in Malaysia's museum

STORY: Exploring Chinese culture-infused pewter products in Malaysia's museum SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the museum 3. various of street views in Malaysia STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "Now I'm at the Royal Selangor Visitor Center in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur. This center is actually a museum. It is well known for its excellent craftsmanship of pewter products and many of these pewter products are infused with Chinese elements. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. As the two countries launched the mutual visa-free policy, more Chinese tourists are expected to visit Malaysia in the future." The Royal Selangor Visitor Center, formerly a small pewter craft shop in Selangor state, Malaysia, was founded by then-Chinese pewter craftsman Yong Koon. It is r

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G7 summit opens amid protests

STORY: G7 summit opens amid protests SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: FASANO, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the G7 summit STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PENG ZHUO, Xinhua correspondent "The three-day 2024 Group of Seven summit kicked off Thursday in Apulia, southern region of Italy with focus on global conflicts and relations with Global South. The crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the relations with the Global South top the agenda of the summit. The application of artificial intelligence, African issues and climate change are also included in key sessions." Italy is holding the G7 rotating presidency this year. In addition to the G7 leaders, heads of state from over ten other countries and international organizations were invited to attend the conference. Protests against the G7 summit are taking place in many places near the venue. On the opening day, in Brindisi, a city 60 k

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Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region

STORY: Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MASROOR, Chief patrol officer of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 4. various of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMAL NASIR SHAH, Resident near the motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5), part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), built by the Chinese company, has not just provided state-of-the-art transportation facility, but in fact contributed to the socio-economic development of the area. Like all other CPEC projects, it is providing jobs as well as business opportunities to the people of the surrounding area, which is quite an underdeveloped part of Pakista

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Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing

STORY: Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YE QUAN, Farm manager 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 9. STANDUP 3 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 13. STANDUP 4 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger "Hello, everyone, I'm Zein from Syria. I'm currently living in China. In 2010, I cam

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UK-China tech businesses boost cooperation at London Tech week

STORY: UK-China tech businesses boost cooperation at London Tech week SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEIL BRIGDEN, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at London & Partners 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROB DURRANT, Head of Public Relations and Events at OMODA UK 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZOU SHUJUN, CEO of China National Eastern Tech-transfer Center 5. various of the event STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG BOFEI, Xinhua correspondent "As Europe's largest tech event, the London Tech Week attracted thousands of entrepreneurs. We thus took this opportunity to interview some of the participants about their opinions on UK-China cooperation in terms of the tech sector." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NEIL BRIGDEN, Director of Foreign Direct Investment at London & Partners "Chinese investment into London in the last couple of years has been really strong. W

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Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade

STORY: Hong Kong celebrates Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 2 various of the Dragon Boat Water Parade 3 SOUNDBITE (English): SANJAY, Indian expat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent "Here in Hong Kong, we're witnessing a centuries-old tradition come alive -- the Tai O Dragon Boat Water Parade. This is a unique sacrificial ceremony that takes place during the Dragon Boat Festival, deeply rooted in Hong Kong's cultural heritage. In 2011, this traditional ritual was inscribed on China's third National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Let's take a look." Tai O, a village in the deep south of Lantau Island, hosts one of Hong Kong's most special dragon boat events. During the festival, three fishermen associations paraded statues of deities from local temples on sampans towed by traditional dragon boats, p

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Inland river port in China's Henan transforms into shipping hub

STORY: Inland river port in China's Henan transforms into shipping hub SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ZHOUKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): REN ZHUORU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Zhoukou Port in central China's Henan Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU GUANGXIAN, Chairman of Zhoukou Port Construction and Development Group Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YU, Deputy manager of container management at Zhoukou Port STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): REN ZHUORU, Xinhua correspondent "I'm Xinhua correspondent Ren Zhuoru. Now I am at Zhoukou Port in Henan Province, central China. A batch of containers are being loaded onto the ships, bound for the Philippines and Vietnam. Let's take a look at how this inland province is integrated into the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road." Zhoukou Port has witnessed a resurgence in river shipping in recent years, due to local efforts to revive its waterway shipping. The port has transfo

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At least 210 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza

STORY: At least 210 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: RAMALLAH/Gaza CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. various of Palestinians transferring casualties to al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza 3. various of Nuseirat refugee camp in the center of Gaza after the Israeli attacks 4. various of Israeli attacks and casualties in the Nuseirat camp and other areas in central Gaza STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "Israeli occupation forces launched a deadly offensive in Nuseirat Refugee Camp in central Gaza Saturday morning. Tanks and airstrikes devastated the camp, killing 210 Palestinians and injuring over 400. According to Palestinian medical records, the majority of the victims killed in the horrific attack were civilian women and children. Israeli officials announced rescuing four Israeli pris

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Hydropower project under CPEC generates clean-green energy

STORY: Hydropower project under CPEC generates clean-green energy SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (Urdu): JAFAR KAZMI, Site engineer at the dam 3. various of the dam STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now, I am present at the dam of the Suki Kinari (SK) Hydropower Project, located on Kunar River in Western Himalayas in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This is the biggest hydropower project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. This is the first hydropower project which has used a rockfill dam. It's a very cost-effective technology as it consumes very less cost on the construction." SOUNDBITE (Urdu): JAFAR KAZMI, Site engineer at the dam "In a concrete dam, due to stages and steps, the water stoppers have to be put, which generally create seepage. However, the rockfill dam is better than con

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Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an

STORY: Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 4. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GREG SLABB, Tourist 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAUREEN FORD, LINDA RANDALL, Tourists 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID WILLIAMS, Tourist 9. various of Xi'an STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent "Hi everyone, I'm Xinhua correspondent Wang Jialin. China is seeing an increasing number of foreign tourists. Now I'm in Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Today I'm going to explore the ancient city with my foreign friends. Let's go." In Xi'an, capital of Sha

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A glimpse of Pakistan's motorway with weigh-in-motion mechanism

STORY: A glimpse of Pakistan's motorway with weigh-in-motion mechanism SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway 3. various of the motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now, I am standing on Sukkur-Multan Motorway, an important transportation project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Where I am standing right now is a very special place as it has a weigh-in-motion mechanism over here. This patch automatically calculates the weight of the vehicle once it passes through it. This technology has been used for the first time in Pakistan." SOUNDBITE (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway "This point is a dynamic scale. We call it weigh-in-motion. The vehicle's plate number will be checked at this point. And you s

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UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election

STORY: UK parliament dissolves ahead of July general election SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024/FILE DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (courtesy of 10 Downing Street) 3. various of British parliament House of Commons (file of May 2024) 4. various of British parliament building STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "The British parliament dissolved on Thursday in anticipation of the general election scheduled for July 4. The dissolution marks the conclusion of all parliamentary activities in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords." Campaigning has officially kicked off as 650 parliamentary seats in the Commons became vacant at one minute past midnight (2301 GMT) according to the electoral schedule. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced last week that the country will hold a general election on July 4. The Conserv

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China-Japan-ROK business summit eyes enhanced cooperation

STORY: China-Japan-ROK business summit eyes enhanced cooperation SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN HONGBIN, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): MASAKAZU TOKURA, Chairman of the Japan Business Federation 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Korean): CHEY TAE-WON, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "The China-Japan-South Korea business summit was held here in Seoul on Monday. It's been more than four years since the summit was last held in 2019." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): REN HONGBIN, Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade "Industrial cooperation should be deepened to achieve mutually beneficial results. In the fields of digital economy, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, green energy, health an

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U.S. tourism industry insiders encourage more travel between China, U.S.

STORY: U.S. tourism industry insiders encourage more travel between China, U.S. SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ADAM BURKE, President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Vice Chairman of the World Tourism Alliance 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRED WESLEY DIXON JR., President & CEO, NYC Tourism + Conventions 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALLEN ORR, Board of Directors, Brand USA 5. various of China and the U.S. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "China's tourism sector has increasingly grown into an emerging and strategic pillar industry which enhances people's wellbeing and sense of happiness. And China has successfully blazed a path of tourism development with distinct characteristics." At the just-concluded 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit, U.S. representatives highlighted the allure of China'

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10th World Water Forum opens in Indonesia's Bali

STORY: 10th World Water Forum opens in Indonesia's Bali SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the forum STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "The World Water Forum is underway in Bali, Indonesia. From 18th to 25th of May, heads of state, heads of international organizations, high-level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs and economists from all over the world will share their knowledge, experiences, and practices regarding a wide range of topics related to water. The World Water Forum is the largest international gathering in the water sector involving various stakeholders, which has been co-hosted by the World Water Council and a host city. The forum is held every three years and has been taking place since 1997. The World Water Forum is not just a conference: it includes a three-year preparation phase, a one-week ev

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American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies"

STORY: American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher living in Luoyang, China 2. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 3. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 5. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 7. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 9. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 11. STANDUP 7 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI MI

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Vlog: What it's like to be an ancient princess in China's Luoyang

STORY: Vlog: What it's like to be an ancient princess in China's Luoyang SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 2. various of Ishara in Luoyang 3. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 4. various of Ishara in Luoyang 5. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DUAN YU, Makeup artist 7. various of Ishara in Luoyang 8. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 9. various of Ishara in Luoyang 10. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 11. various of Ishara in Luoyang 12. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 13. various of Ishara in Luoyang STORYLINE: Ishara, a young student from Sri Lanka, recently spent a special day in Luoyang, an ancient capital city in central China's Henan Province. She dressed up in traditional Chinese attire, and participated in a

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How rainy Tokyo tackles floods by building a "city" below the city

STORY: How rainy Tokyo tackles floods by building a "city" below the city SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHONG YA, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): SATORU IKEDA, Visitor 3. various of the facility 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHONG YA, Xinhua correspondent 5. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHONG YA, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): NAGANUMA, Visitor 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHONG YA, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHONG YA, Xinhua correspondent "Located in a temperate maritime climate and being vulnerable to flooding, the Tokyo metropolitan area has always been stepping up its efforts to combat floods. The rainy metropolis is building a 'city' below the city -- beneath its around 2,000-square-kilometer land lie 16,000-kilometer sewage pipes in total. Now I'm right here at RyuQkan museum, which introduces the Metropolitan Outer Area Underground Discharge Channel, o

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Sci-tech innovation empowers modern coal industry in China's Ningxia

STORY: Sci-tech innovation empowers modern coal industry in China's Ningxia SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG GUOJUN, Ningxia Ningdong Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. 3. STANDUP 2 (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI XILE, Ningxia Ningdong Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. 5. STANDUP 3 (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG GUOJUN, Ningxia Ningdong Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. 7. STANDUP 4 (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat "Hello everyone. I am EL Batoul Nejjaoui from Morocco. Today, I am visiting the Ningdong Energy and Chemical Industry Base in northwest China's Ningxia. Here, modern coal chemical technology possesses a magical power, transforming buried coal underground into product

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Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel continues attacks on Rafah

STORY: Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel continues attacks on Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM MOHAMMED, Resident in Rafah 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic) IBRAHIM HAMAYDA, Resident in Rafah 4. various of forced displacement of Palestinian civilians STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "Hamas's head of political bureau informed the Qatari prime minister and Egyptian intelligence chief on Monday of their acceptance of a ceasefire proposal put forward by both mediators. Meanwhile, the Israeli war cabinet decided that Israel would continue the operation in Rafah. These developments came after Israeli occupation forces ordered the evacuation of Rafah city in southern Gaza, preparing for a full military invasion of the city. In response, thousands of Palestinians have started to flee t

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Boao Forum for Asia Riyadh Conference held in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Boao Forum for Asia Riyadh Conference held in Saudi Arabia SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG HAIZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Boao Forum for Asia Riyadh Conference STORYLINE: The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Riyadh Conference was held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Monday, with a focus on energy transition for sustainable development. The one-day conference brought together over 180 dignitaries, scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from Saudi Arabia, China, and other countries to discuss topics related to energy transition and carbon reduction. Participants included Ban Ki-moon, former UN secretary-general and now BFA chairman, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, and Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, a board member of the BFA and CEO of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), which is the co-organizer of the conference. STANDUP (English): WANG HAIZHOU, Xi

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At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

STORY: At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the flood 3. SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili)：ELIJAH KIMOTHO, Local resident 4. various of the flood STORYLINE: At least 40 people have been confirmed dead, with several others still missing, after a dam burst in a town north of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, following heavy rains across the country, local police said Monday. STANDUP (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The old Kijabe dam located along the Great Rift Valley here swept with it cars and even people's houses, following the heavy downpour. Many people say it has caused a lot of destruction and even transportation has been interfered with." SOUNDBITE (Kiswahili)：ELIJAH KIMOTHO, Local resident "I am a resident here, and from 3 a.m. this morning, the water came and it swept away many people. We the local commun

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Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya

STORY: Chinese brands lauded at electric vehicle conference in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEZBON MOSE, Chair of the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIT BHATTACHARYA, CEO of BasiGo 4. STANDUP 2 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID MUNENE, Businessperson in Nairobi STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "The electric vehicle conference has drawn the attention of many people here in Nairobi, the Kenya capital. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), there is an increased number of registered e-vehicles from 2022 to 2023 and according to the e-mobility association, currently, there are about 4,000 e-vehicles in this country, including motorbikes, cars, and even motorcycles. Evidently here at the exhibition, the Chinese brands seem

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Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 15-19, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 6.SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 7.SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 8.SOUNDBITE 7 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LIN ZHENHAI, General manager, White Swan Hotel STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Welcome to Sunny's Spotlight. Season's greetings from the vibrant city of Guangzhou, currently hosting the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair. I'm joined by attendees from home and abroad, eager to explore the myri

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Germany's Hannover Messe kicks off, focusing on industrial sustainability

STORY: Germany's Hannover Messe kicks off, focusing on industrial sustainability SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Hannover, Germany CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI HANLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Hannover Messe 2024 3. SOUNDBITE (German): OLAF SCHOLZ, Federal Chancellor of Germany 4. various of Hannover Messe 2024 STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI HANLIN, Xinhua correspondent "Hannover Messe 2024, Germany's leading industrial trade fair, began on Monday with the theme of industrial sustainable development, focusing on carbon-neutral production and hydrogen fuel cells." The exhibition, themed "Energizing a Sustainable Industry," attracted some 4,000 exhibitors from around 60 countries and regions. Chinese exhibitors account for about 30 percent. SOUNDBITE (German): OLAF SCHOLZ, Federal Chancellor of Germany "The contribution of German industry to growth, prosperity, and employment remains strong even during transformation."

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Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province

STORY: Latest on Middle East: Explosions heard in Iran's central Isfahan province SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:58 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent in Tehran "Three explosions have been heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. The official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Iran activated its air defense system over several cities. Iranian Army's Chief Commander Mousavi said on Friday that the explosions heard in the central province of Isfahan (earlier) were due to the shooting down of a number of 'flying objects' by the country's air defense. Restrictions imposed on Friday morning on the operation of a number of airports in several Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz have been lifted, (IRNA said.) 'There was no damage to Iran's nuc

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Israeli airstrikes target Syrian air defense sites

STORY: Israeli airstrikes target Syrian air defense sites SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:37 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "In the early hours on Friday, the Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes targeting Syrian air defense installations in the southern province of Daraa, according to the Syrian Defense Ministry. The strikes commenced at 2:55 a.m. local time, left only material damage with no casualties reported. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that more than six Israeli aircraft were seen flying intensively over Daraa. Specifically targeted was the radar battalion in Daraa which is responsible for monitoring the Syrian airspace in the southern region." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Damascus. (XHTV)

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Vlog: Envisioning future life at consumer products expo in Hainan

STORY: Vlog: Envisioning future life at consumer products expo in Hainan SHOOTING TIME: April 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE TIANXING, Vice president of EHang 4. STANDUP 3 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU LINGLING, Nanning NAXEON Technologies Co. Ltd. 6. STANDUP 4 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAO YU, Business Development Representative, Air Nutri Solution Inc. 8. SOUNDBITE (4 English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MAO YU, Business Development Representative, Air Nutri Solution Inc. STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Have you ever envisioned your future life? As the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Haikou, join me toda

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U.S. returns 38 pieces of cultural objects to China, fostering deeper cultural exchanges

STORY: U.S. returns 38 pieces of cultural objects to China, fostering deeper cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cultural objects 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI QUN, China's Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism and head of the National Cultural Heritage Administration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG PING, Chinese Consul General in New York 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MATTHEW BOGDANOS, Chief of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office 6. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent "The U.S. side returned 38 pieces of Chinese cultural objects to the Chinese side on Wednesday. At a handover ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in New York, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office handed over the cultural objects to a delegation from China's National Cultur

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Canton Fair opens in China with surge in overseas purchasers

STORY: Canton Fair opens in China with surge in overseas purchasers SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANGELO ISFER MARCONDES DE ALBUQUERQUE, Exhibitor from Brazil 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG HAOYI, CEO of ZIPTO Group 5. various of the fair STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "This is Sunny Zhou with Xinhua News Agency, reporting from the Pazhou Exhibition Center in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opens here on Monday. The event, which will run until May 5, has attracted exhibitors and buyers from across the globe. What opportunities will the event unveil? Let's delve into the venue and find out." The fair boasts around 74

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Mountain in E China attracts outdoor lovers, young people

STORY: Mountain in E China attracts outdoor lovers, young people SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU HAIFENG, Deputy General Manager of Jiangxi Wugong Mountain Tourism Development Co., Ltd. 3. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "Look at this marvelous sea of clouds. The altitude here is about 1,800 meters. I'm Xinhua correspondent Chen Yushan. This is Wugong Mountain. Wugong mountain, we are coming." Wugong mountain is in the northern part of Luoxiao Mountains on the borders of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces. In recent years, Wugong Mountain becomes a favored choice of tourists and welcomed by global outdoor lovers because of its unique natural and geographical resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU HAIFENG, Deputy General Manager of Jiangxi Wugong Moun

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Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension

STORY: Int'l community calls for de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tension SHOOTING TIME: April 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Jerusalem/Cairo/Damascus/UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. phone footages of the Iran's missile and drone attack in Israel on the night of April 13 3. STANDUP 2 (English): Xie E, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held on April 14 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Egyptian citizen 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SUHAIL NAJM, Syrian citizen STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm near the Israeli Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem. After several hours of discussion Sunday evening, Israel's war cabinet has yet to decide on how and when to respond to Iran's missile and drone attack. Spokesman of Israel Defense Forces Daniel Hagari said in a press briefing Sunday evening that a defensive coalition of Israel and its

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Traditional ritual celebrated in NE China's Heilongjiang

STORY: Traditional ritual celebrated in NE China's Heilongjiang SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: JIAMUSI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Jiamusi 3. various of "Hanjiang Festival" 4. various of Hezhe people dancing during the ceremony STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in Jiamusi, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 2024 China Jiamusi 'Hanjiang Festival' opens on Tuesday. 'Han' means shouting, 'Jiang' means river. 'Hanjiang' is an old custom in Jiamusi, of which local people shout to the river and pray for the new year's blessing and good harvest of fishing. Apart from the 'Hanjiang' ritual, there are also other performances including Shaman dance, Yimakan, a kind of storytelling, and other performances." "Hanjiang" is a traditional blessing ceremony observed by the fishing and hunting communities of northern China. In ancient times, as the

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Hamas warns to target Israeli army if re-entering Gaza

STORY: Hamas warns to target Israeli army if re-entering Gaza SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: RAMALLAH, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. various of Khan Younis City in southern Gaza STORYLINE: Israeli troops were withdrawn from southern Gaza in preparation for a possible operation in the city of Rafah, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), warned on Sunday that they would target the Israeli army if it re-enters the Gaza Strip. STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "As the war on Gaza marks its sixth months today Sunday, the Israeli army announced it had withdrawn its forces from the western parts of Khan Younis City in southern Gaza today after months of intense fighting in its bloody offensive on the enclave. Meanwhile, Hamas and the Israeli dele

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Six months on, Gazans continue to face humanitarian crisis amid elusive peace

STORY: Six months on, Gazans continue to face humanitarian crisis amid elusive peace SHOOTING TIME: April 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 2. various of Gazans 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Gaza resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMED, Gaza resident 5. various of Gaza STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter "Half of a year has passed here in the besieged coastal enclave while more than 2.3 million Palestinians have been living under one of the most violent Israeli wars that attacked them since the Palestinian Islamic Hamas movement took over the power here in the Gaza Strip. Until now, more than 33,000 Palestinian people were killed by the ongoing Israeli airstrikes. Most of them were children and women, according to official data issued by the Palestinian health ministry here in Gaza. Meanwhile, more than 80 percent of the Palestinian facilities and buildings

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Israeli missile levels Iranian consulate building in Syrian capital

STORY: Israeli missile levels Iranian consulate building in Syrian capital SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 2. various of the Iranian embassy 3. various of the damage at the targeted site 4. various of the damage to the building around STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "We are now in front of the Iranian embassy in the capital Damascus. Today (April 1) afternoon, an Israeli missile attack hit the consulate part of the embassy, destroying it completely. Previously, the Israeli attacks would hit military posts and Iranian-backed militias. But this time, the Iranian embassy is the target for the first time since the beginning of the Syrian crisis in 2011. As we can see, officials are here police, civil defenses, and military as well. Efforts are ongoing to remove rubble and salvage any possible survivors from under the rubble. The attack

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Xi holds talks with Indonesia's president-elect

STORY: Xi holds talks with Indonesia's president-elect SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG BIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): WANG BIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm Wang Bin reporting from the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. On Monday afternoon, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto, who is on a visit to China from March 31 to April 2. This is his first overseas visit as President-elect of Indonesia, which fully demonstrates the robustness of bilateral relations. China and Indonesia, a Southeast Asian country, are major developing countries and important emerging economies. The two sides share a deep traditional friendship and close and strong cooperation. In recent years, China-Indonesia relations have sustained a strong momentum of growth and entered the new stage of jointly building a community with a shared future. It is b

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Media professionals on both opportunities and challenges brought by AI

STORY: Media professionals on both opportunities and challenges brought by AI SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the 2024 China Internet Media Forum in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WEI, Vice president of iFLYTEK 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG YI, Vice president of Communication University of China 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JARUWAN UDOMSAB, Thai researcher of Kunming Hitech Software & Information Security Testing Laboratory 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WEI, Vice president of iFLYTEK 7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG YI, Vice president of Communication University of China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "2024 marks the 30th anniversary that China officially gained access to the Internet. Over the past 30 years, online media has experienced significant development. What has tec

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Farmers become models among the beautiful scenery of Wuyuan

STORY: Farmers become models among the beautiful scenery of Wuyuan SHOOTING TIME: March 28, 2024 DATELINE: March 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: WUYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cole flowers in WUYUAN 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI MINGDE, Farmer in Yantian village, Wuyuan County 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YU GUISHENG, Fisherman from Qiukou Town, Wuyuan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU HONGPING, Tourist STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, I'm Xinhua correspondent Sui Shangjun. Now I'm in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, which is known to many as "China's most beautiful countryside." As you can see, we are now just on time for the blooming season of cole flowers. Apart from the scenery, I also want to introduce to you a couple of models who used to be farmers." Li Mingde, a 62-year-old farmer, offers tourists visiting a scenic area in Wuyuan the opportunity to take photos with his

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China's broader opening up contributes to global cooperation: experts

STORY: China's broader opening up contributes to global cooperation: experts SHOOTING TIME: March 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARAVIND YELERY, Associate professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG YONGNIAN, Presidential Chair Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KLAUS SCHUSTEREDER, Visiting Scholar of Boao Forum for Asia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy, BI Norwegian Business School STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent "China has pledged to further expand high-level opening-up and step up efforts to attract and leverage foreign investment. What are China's business environment and market like? How does China drive global growth? How important is global cooperation? Insiders at this year's Boao Forum for Asia annual conference in sou

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Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks

STORY: Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks, were named as Global Geoparks by the UNESCO on Wednesday. With six Chinese geoparks newly designated as Global Geoparks, China is now home to 47 Global Geoparks. The designation of UNESCO Global Geopark was first established in 2015 to recognize geological heritages of international importance. Currently, the UNESCO Global Geoparks network boasts 213 geoparks in 48 countries. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat "China is certainly our ch

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High-quality growth important for China's long-term success: expert

STORY: Demonstration zone in China's Hainan showcases green practices SHOOTING TIME: March 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: March 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School, Visiting scholar at Boao Forum 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHELE GERACI, Former Undersecretary of State at the Italian Ministry of Economic Development 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Policy advisor to the Secretary General of BFA 5. SOUNDBITE (English): BEN SIMPFENDORFER, Partner of Oliver Wyman, Asia Pacific Head of Oliver Wyman Forum STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent "Making strides in new quality productive forces, featuring high-tech, high efficiency, and high quality, is high on China's agenda this year. What momentum will it inject into China's economy? What opportunities will it bring to China and the world? How will it benefit

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Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S.

STORY: Assange faces further wait for appeal against extradition to U.S. SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Protesters 3. various of protesters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STELLA ASSANGE, Julian Assange's wife 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVE PUTSON, Protester STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "On Tuesday morning, the British High Court in London handed down its judgement on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. According to the ruling, Assange faces a further wait to find out whether he can bring an appeal against his extradition to the United States. It is 11.30 in the morning, and as we can see, people have gathered behind me to protest against the extradition and support Assange." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Protesters "Free, free Julian Assange. Free, free Julian Assange. There's only one decision. No extradition." Acc

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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

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Heavy casualties caused in Moscow terrorist attack

STORY: Heavy casualties caused in Moscow terrorist attack SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:53 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Crocus City Hall during night 3. various of the rescue (Source: EMERCOM/Sledkom) 4. various of Putin delivering a televised address (Source: Kremlin) 5. various of Russian people mourning those killed in the attacks (Source: TASS) STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "We are here in the northwestern suburb of Moscow. A shooting event took place here Friday night, in the Crocus City Hall behind me, at the concert venue. Heavy casualties have been caused by a shooting incident and a subsequent fire in Moscow on Friday. The terrorist attack occurred before a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk, a suburb of Moscow. The fire affected an area of about 13,000 square meters. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday all four

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Death toll rises to over 60 from Moscow terror attack

STORY: Death toll rises to over 60 from Moscow terror attack SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: BREAKING NEWS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the site STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "We are here in the northwestern suburbs of Moscow. A shooting event took place here Friday night, in the Crocus City Hall behind me, at the concert venue, where at least 60 people were killed." According to the Investigative Committee of Russia (ICR), its investigators, criminologists and experts are working together on the ground with the operational units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Security Service. A total of 115 people were hospitalized as a result of the terrorist attack in Moscow's Crocus City Hall, including five children, according to Russian Health Minister on Saturday. Following the incident, the Russian Ministry of Culture has announced the cancellat