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Ultra Zero-Carbon Building - China

This photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province Equipped with cutting-edge high-tech solutions to achieve 100 percent green energy substitution, the building was put into operation Sunday in Qingdao. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra Zero-Carbon Building - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Equipped with cutting-edge high-tech solutions to achieve 100 percent green energy substitution, the building was put into operation Sunday in Qingdao. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra Zero-Carbon Building - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Equipped with cutting-edge high-tech solutions to achieve 100 percent green energy substitution, the building was put into operation Sunday in Qingdao. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultra Zero-Carbon Building - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 25, 2025 shows the world's first ultra zero-carbon building, the headquarters of EV charging pile network operator TELD New Energy, in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Equipped with cutting-edge high-tech solutions to achieve 100 percent green energy substitution, the building was put into operation Sunday in Qingdao. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Nozay, south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 Les Ulis south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 Les Ulis south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 Les Ulis south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 Les Ulis south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 Les Ulis south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Essonne

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Orsay south of Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pharmacists Strike Over Pay And Drug Shortages - Paris

A shopwindow of a closed pharmacy is seen on May 30, 2024 in Paris, France. In their first major strike in a decade, pharmacists across France stopped work on Thursday to draw attention to drug shortages, forced closures and potential restrictions on online sales. They also want higher pay. The strike has united all representatives of the profession including unions, pharmacist groups and students. Unions predict that around 90 percent of pharmacies will close their doors, with that figure rising to 100 percent in several provincial cities such as Ajaccio, Nice, Avignon, Mâcon and Roanne. In many places, only those pharmacies asked to ensure mandatory pharmaceutical services will remain open. Many pharmacies have notified their customers via email, screens or posters in their windows. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts

STORY: U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs prioritize interest over clean energy, free market ideals: Turkish experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese EV industry 2. various of the streets in the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Academic at the Istanbul-based Marmara University 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: The significant increase in tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) highlights a concerning neglect of priorities such as clean energy and free market principles, in favor of the nation's narrow self-interest, according to Turkish experts and industry insiders. Last week, the White House announced a significant tariff increase, jumping from 25 to 100 percent, on imported electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells, and other clean

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U.S. high tariffs on Chinese EVs outdated, useless: Croatian economist

STORY: U.S. high tariffs on Chinese EVs outdated, useless: Croatian economist SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:12 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Croatia 2. various of the electric vehicles (EVs) production in China 3. various of White House 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): LJUBO JURCIC, Croatian economist and former minister of economy 5. various of the electric vehicles (EVs) production in China 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): LJUBO JURCIC, Croatian economist and former minister of economy STORYLINE: The U.S. government's move to increase the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) imports is outdated and ineffective, a Croatian economist told Xinhua in a recent interview. The White House announced last Tuesday its decision to increase the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles imports from some 25 percent to 100 percent. Ljubo Jurcic, Croatian economist and former minister of economy, said the real motive of the United States, under th

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U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs hurt global climate agenda: Ethiopian expert

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese-made EVs hurt global climate agenda: Ethiopian expert SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. exterior of the White House 2. various of Chinese EVs and China's clean energy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 4. various of EVs in Addis Ababa 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia STORYLINE: The U.S. has unveiled new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, photovoltaic cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel and aluminum. Among the more than a dozen categories of newly-targeted Chinese goods, tariffs on Chinese EV imports will rise to 100 percent this year. An Ethiopian scholar said the U.S. move will have a far-reaching impact on the global climate agenda. SOUND

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Washington's tariff hikes affect U.S. negatively: scholar in Norway

STORY: Washington's tariff hikes affect U.S. negatively: scholar in Norway SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Oslo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the White House 2. various of Chinese EVs 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of strategy at BI Norwegian Business School 4. various of street views in U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of strategy at BI Norwegian Business School 6. various of green transition efforts in China 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of strategy at BI Norwegian Business School STORYLINE: The U.S. has announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, solar cells and other clean-energy products. Tariffs on Chinese EVs jumped from 25 percent to a staggering 100 percent. A Norway-based professor said such protectionist move goes against free trade. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CARL FEY, Professor of strategy at BI Norwegian Business School "So I'm disappointed as an A

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U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products misguided approach: expert

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese products misguided approach: expert SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News at The Guardian, Tanzania 3. various of street views in U.S. STORYLINE: On Tuesday, the United States announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, lithium batteries, and medical supplies. Tariffs on Chinese EVs jumped from 25 percent to a staggering 100 percent. An expert based in Tanzania criticized the U.S. decision, warning of its misguided nature and potential adverse repercussions. SOUNDBITE (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News at The Guardian, Tanzania "I think it is a misguided approach that could have several negative repercussions. Firstly, these tariffs will likely lead to higher costs for American consumers and businesses. Lithium batteries and e

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Politics shouldn't override innovation: Kenyan economist

STORY: Politics shouldn't override innovation: Kenyan economist SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's EV industry 2. SOUNDBITE (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist STORYLINE: The U.S. on Tuesday announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including electric vehicles (EVs), lithium batteries, photovoltaic cells, critical minerals, semiconductors, steel and aluminum. The additional levy will cause tariffs on Chinese EV imports to rise to 100 percent this year. A Nairobi-based economist said the U.S. move shows how politics override innovation, noting that protectionism will harm the global decarbonization trend and industry growth. SOUNDBITE (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist "We are seeing politics overriding innovation. Everybody believes that world is at time to become decarbonized world, so that we move away from fossil fuels, coals, gas, petrol, diesel and so on. And one of the ways to

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U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy goods draws backlash

STORY: U.S. tariff hikes on China's clean energy goods draws backlash SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the White House 2. various of China's EV industry 3. photo of U.S. President Joe Biden during an event in Washington, D.C. on May 14 4. various of screenshots of media reports STORYLINE: The United States announced on Tuesday new tariffs on an array of clean energy products from China, including electric vehicles (EVs), with EV tariffs jumping from 25 percent to 100 percent. Shortly after the announcement, China's commerce ministry said Tuesday that China firmly opposes and lodges solemn representations over U.S. further increase of additional tariffs on some Chinese goods, and will take resolute measures to safeguard its own rights and interests. The newly announced tariff hike is mostly a symbolic gesture as the Biden administration is trying to look tough on China amid the increasingly fierce presidential

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-JOE BIDEN-CHINA-CLEAN-ENERGY PRODUCTS-NEW TARIFFS

(240515) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Joe Biden is pictured during an event in Washington, D.C., the United States, on May 14, 2024. The White House unveiled on Tuesday new tariffs on imports of electric vehicles, solar cells and other clean-energy products from China, in a protectionist move widely believed to imperil the American ambition to enhance competitiveness and slash carbon emissions. According to the plan, the tariffs on Chinese EV imports will jump from some 25 percent to 100 percent. And with an additional 2.5-percent tariff on all vehicles imported into the U.S. market, the total levies on Chinese EVs will be an astounding 102.5 percent. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus (in the middle of the photo) specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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Team Estonia clothing

06.05.2024, Tallinn. The "Team Estonia" clothing range and commemorative coin dedicated to the country's athletes, who will appear at the games, have been unveiled. The collection which has been created by designer Reet Aus specially for the Paris Olympics, is based on the principle of circular design. The collection features specially developed 100 percent recycled denim and Upmade certified recycled t-shirts. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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BeiDou aids spring farming in Xinjiang

STORY: BeiDou aids spring farming in Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the field 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XINJIA, Farmer in Xinjiang 3. various of the seeders STORYLINE: It's spring farming time in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Local farmers use the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) to guide unmanned seeders to reduce the time and labor cost of farming. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG XINJIA, Farmer in Xinjiang "I planted 20 mu (1.3 hectares) of wheat this year. I used traditional seeders in the past. It took a long time with low precision. This year, we have introduced BeiDou-guided seeders. It just took one hour to sow the seeds." Xinjiang has been keeping modernizing its farming process. According to the region's agricultural and rural affairs department, Xinjiang reached 100 percent mechanization in plowing and seeding, 80 percent in harvesting, and an overa

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Türkiye raises minimum wage by 49 pct for 2024

STORY: Türkiye raises minimum wage by 49 pct for 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023/File DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): VEDAT ISIKHAN, Turkish Labor and Social Security Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of factories in Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): VEDAT ISIKHAN, Turkish Labor and Social Security Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye decided to ramp up the monthly minimum wage by 49 percent to 17,002 Turkish liras (578.4 U.S. dollars) starting the first day of 2024, the country's Labor and Social Security Minister Vedat Isikhan announced Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): VEDAT ISIKHAN, Turkish Labor and Social Security Minister "With this figure, the net minimum wage has increased by 49 percent compared to the previous period and by 100 percent cumulatively compared to the previous year." The country's Minimum Wage Determ

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Climate expert calls for more collaboration in renewable energy in Europe

STORY: Climate expert calls for more collaboration in renewable energy in Europe SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 22, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of renewable energy facilities in Spain 2. various of renewable energies that are used in transport and manufacturing 3. various of renewable energy facilities 4. SOUNDBITE (Catalan): JORDI SOLE, Spanish climate change expert and professor at the University of Barcelona 5. various of a marine wind farm on the Spanish coast STORYLINE: Spain ranks 10th on a list of countries with the best performance towards achieving 100 percent renewable energy systems, according to the Platform of Action for Renewable Energy. Based on renewable energy priorities, financial capabilities and population size, the platform places three emerging and developing economies, Chile, Brazil and China, at the top of the ranking. A Barcelona-based expert said Europe should collaborate more on developing a

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Energy expert highlights Spain's full gas storage as winter comes

STORY: Energy expert highlights Spain's full gas storage as winter comes SHOOTING TIME: File/Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of gas facilities and tanks in the Port of Barcelona, Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): ALBERT BANAL-ESTANOL, Energy expert and economics professor at Barcelona's Pompeu Fabra University 3. various of ships unload LNG at terminals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): ALBERT BANAL-ESTANOL, Energy expert and economics professor at Barcelona's Pompeu Fabra University 5. various of gas facilities STORYLINE: As winter approaches, Spain is in a good position regarding its abundant gas reserves while other European Union countries seek to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) to compensate for the reduced supply of Russian natural gas, a Barcelona-based energy expert Albert Banal-Estanol told Xinhua in an interview on Tuesday. Spain's underground gas storage have been 100 percent full since August, well ahead

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Liberia declares Boakai as winner of presidential election

STORY: Liberia declares Boakai as winner of presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Monrovia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Monrovia 2. various of NEC announcing the winner of the election 3. various of supporters of Joseph Boakai STORYLINE: Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) on Monday evening formally declared Joseph Boakai, leader of the country's main opposition party, as the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Davidetta Lansanah, head of the NEC, made the announcement during a press conference at its headquarters in Monrovia, the national capital. With 100 percent of the votes from all 5,890 polling places across Liberia's 15 counties counted, Boakai, the candidate of the opposition Unity Party and former vice president of the West African country, garnered 814,481 votes, or 50.64 percent of the vote, compared with 793,914, or 49.36 percent, for Weah, the leader of the ruling Coalition for