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Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship

STORY: Beijing hosts promotional event in New York to celebrate sister city relationship SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Beijing, the capital city of China, hosted a promotional event in New York, the U.S. on Monday for the locals in celebration of the sister city relationship established with New York in 1980. The event featured inspiring speeches and showcased Chinese and American folk music performed with traditional Chinese instruments. U.S. bilingual comedian Jesse Appell highlighted Beijing's tourist attractions to around 150 participants in both languages. Attendees enjoyed a photo exhibition depicting Beijing and had the opportunity to win lucky draws for free stays in Beijing's five-star hotels. The year 2024 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New York, U.S. (XHTV)

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Casey Davidson, president of the Queensland branch of the Australia-China Friendship Society, speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstandin

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian (R) gives a gift to Colin Mackerras at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Colin Mackerras speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the promotion of Chinese culture.

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AUSTRALIA-BRISBANE-CHINA-RELATIONS-SEMINAR

(240517) -- BRISBANE, May 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Consul General in Brisbane Ruan Zongze speaks at a seminar in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, May 16, 2024. A seminar commemorating the 60th anniversary of Australian sinologist Colin Mackerras' teaching in China was held Thursday in Brisbane, capital of Australia's northeastern state of Queensland. The seminar, also focused on China-Australia relations, was jointly hosted by the Chinese Consulate-General in Brisbane and the Queensland branch of the Australia China Friendship Society. Mackerras, an emeritus professor at Griffith University, went to China in 1964 and taught at the Beijing Foreign Languages Institute (now Beijing Foreign Studies University) until 1966. Over the past 60 years, he has been engaged in Sinology research, actively promoting exchanges and cooperation between universities and cultural institutions in Australia and China and making outstanding contributions to the study of China and the p

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China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival

STORY: China's Langfang to hold int'l carnival DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artists visiting Langfang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia 3. various of performances and rehearsals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ADNAN JAHANGIR, Dancer of Pakistani Cultural Troupe 5. various of performances 6. aerial view of Langfang City STORYLINE: The "Dream Langfang - International Carnival" will be held from Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 23-24 in Langfang city, north China's Hebei Province. The carnival, themed "Harmony and Coexistence," is hosted by the Silk Road International Arts Center in Langfang. The event will feature 13 works created and arranged by artists from 15 countries and regions, with a total of 22 performances. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLIE ELI, Member of Orchestra Traditional Malaysia "Hi, I'm Leslie from Malaysia. We bring 10 people from Malaysia. (There are) so many languages in Malaysia,

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

Officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense during the delivery of Royal Dispatches, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD), is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and for the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, salutes during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, on his arrival at the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD), is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

King Felipe VI (1r) during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, salutes during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

King Felipe VI (1r) during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, on his arrival at the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD), is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, salutes during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, salutes during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of the Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe Attends Presentation Of The New Officers At The Central Defense Academy

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, during the delivery of Royal Dispatches to the new officers and non-commissioned officers of the Common Corps of Defense, on July 17, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The Central Academy of Defense (ACD) is the military educational center responsible for the training of the Common Corps of the Armed Forces and for the supervision of the military teaching of foreign languages in Spain. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Multicultural Festival celebrated in Australian capital

STORY: National Multicultural Festival celebrated in Australian capital DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the celebrations STORYLINE: The 2023 National Multicultural Festival, held from Friday to Sunday in the Australian capital Canberra, provided a stage for various cultures and attracted visitors with music, dance performances and delicious food. The festival also included hands-on workshops for communities to share their cultural heritage through dance, art and languages. At the China Stage, actors performed Peking Opera, folk dance and so on. The traditional singing was echoed above the city streets in summer, bringing a cultural feast to local audiences. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Canberra. (XHTV)

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Original drawings from "Barefoot Gen" show horrors of war

HIGASHIMATSUYAMA, Japan - Photo taken July 23, 2014, shows copies of the comic book "Barefoot Gen," translated into 17 languages. The books are exhibited at the Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels in Higashimatsuyama in the suburb of Tokyo.

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Tsai Mao-feng receives Order of Rising Sun from Japan gov't+

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 17 Kyodo - Tsai Mao-feng speaks after receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, from the Japanese government during a ceremony in Taipei on June 28, 2005. A former dean of the School of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Soochow University, Tsai was commended for his contributions in the area of education, including teaching the Japanese language for years in Taiwan.

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CPC's governance in eyes of Scottish editor

STORY: CPC's governance in eyes of Scottish editor DATELINE: Nov. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's cities 2. various of China's rural areas 3. various of David Ferguson 4. SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG 5. various of Americans walking on the street 6. exterior shot of the Great Hall of the People 7. China's national flag 8. various of CPC members from all walks of life 9. various of railways and country roads 10. various of people living in Gansu STORYLINE: David Ferguson, an editor from Scotland, has been staying in China since 2006. He has participated in the editing of the English translation of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China." SOUNDBITE (English): DAVID FERGUSON, Honorary Chief English Editor of Foreign Languages Press, CICG "Huge strengths of the Chinese system are continuity, long-term planning and implementation. The poverty alleviation effort is a really good ex

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2nd Confucius Institute inaugurated in Nepal

STORY: 2nd Confucius Institute inaugurated in Nepal DATELINE: Aug. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Tribhuvan University, the second of its kind in Nepal, was inaugurated on Tuesday in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, with the stakeholders pledging more resources to make it a better platform for cooperation. Though initiated in 2019, the university's institute hit a two-year hiatus from 2020 to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Liu Yueming, the Chinese director of the institute. Addressing the inauguration ceremony via video link, Nepali Minister for Education, Science and Technology Devendra Paudel noted that the Nepali side has recognized the importance of the Chinese language and listed it as an optional course for students from grade nine to grade 12 starting this year. The minister believes that the learning of each other's languages and cultures helps elevate relation

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Kuwait celebrates Europe Day

STORY: Kuwait celebrates Europe Day DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Kuwait held on Monday the Europe Day in Kuwait City to celebrate solidarity and unity in Europe and to promote European culture and traditions. In cooperation with the delegation of the European Union and the embassies of 17 European Union countries in Kuwait, the celebration offered national specialties and showcased culture. The event featured live onstage performances of award winning European and Kuwaiti artists, as well as booths representing the European Union and European countries, where the public can discover more about the European culture, traditions, handicrafts, gastronomy, tourism and languages. Nasser Al-Hayen, Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs, said that "Kuwait is all striving to develop relations with all countries of the European Union, especially that there is a congruence in many international views an

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Countdown to Rio de Janeiro Olympics begins

Flags reading "welcome" in different languages adorn a main road connecting downtown Rio de Janeiro with the international airport to the north on July 6, 2016. The 17-day summer Games start in the Brazilian city on Aug. 5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Original drawings from "Barefoot Gen" show horrors of war

HIGASHIMATSUYAMA, Japan - Photo taken July 23, 2014, shows copies of the comic book "Barefoot Gen," translated into 17 languages. The books are exhibited at the Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels in Higashimatsuyama in the suburb of Tokyo. (Kyodo)