Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary

STORY: Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the independence anniversary celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. A military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of a country must be done with mutual assistance of all citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future as stipulated in our National Development Plan." Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, after being colonized by France for over 60 years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market

STORY: China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG AIPING, CEO of Moja EV Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOY WANYONYI, Head of business development, Kenya's Associated Vehicle Assemblers 4. various of Neta electric vehicles STORYLINE: Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Zhou Jiang, the overseas business general manager at Neta, told journalists in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that the firm will initially offer the Neta V model, which will retail for 4 million Kenyan shillings (about 31,000 U.S. dollars) and has a range of about 380 km on a full charge. Neta chose to establish a presence in Kenya because it is a regional economic hub and will serve as a gateway for exporting e-vehicles to the rest of the African c

Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping

STORY: Flood relief efforts underway in east China's Leping SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: LEPING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Leping 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Leping STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "I am currently in Leping City of east China's Jiangxi Province. Due to continuous heavy rain, local river levels have risen, and some low-lying villages have been flooded. In severely affected areas, roads are submerged, and the ground floors of some houses are half underwater. Currently, local authorities have activated emergency flood control and disaster relief plans, relocated residents from high-risk areas, and organized rescue teams to carry out operations and transport supplies. Now, let's take a look at the current situation." Flood-stranded residents have been moved to upper floors of their homes. Rescue teams are using rubber boats to deliver food and

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?

Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed

STORY: Kenyan president terms street protests treasonous, military deployed SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President 3. various of the Kenyan President addressing the nation 4. various of protests STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto termed Tuesday's street protests in the East African nation as treasonous, noting that his government will soon provide an expeditious response to the situation. In his televised address to the nation, Ruto said the government has mobilized all its resources to ensure the situation does not occur again "at whatever cost." He directed security organs to use all means possible to thwart any threats to the country's national security. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "It is possible that the criminals who reigned terror on innocent people and attempted to challenge our l

1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines

STORY: 1st UN regional forum on food tourism for Asia-Pacific kicks off in Philippines SHOOTING DATE: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINA FRASCO, Philippine Tourism Secretary 4. various of the forum 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: The First UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific kicked off on Wednesday in the central Philippine city of Lapu-Lapu. The event, jointly organized by the UN Tourism, the Basque Culinary Center and the Philippine government, has gathered more than 500 participants from around the world. Secretary General of the UN Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili stressed the importance of gastronomy in tourism in his speech, saying the forum serves as a platform for participants to share their ideas. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JUNARD CHAN, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor "Gastronomy pr

China's automotive industry development impressive: Japanese engineer

STORY: China's automotive industry development impressive: Japanese engineer SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Uchino Ryuji working at his company 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): UCHINO RYUJI, Senior advisor of Manufacturing Management Department, Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. 3. various of Uchino Ryuji test driving China's new energy vehicles 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): UCHINO RYUJI, Senior advisor of Manufacturing Management Department, Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. 5. various of China's automotive industry STORYLINE: Thirty-nine-year-old Uchino Ryuji, from Kyushu, Japan, serves as senior advisor at the Cangzhou branch of Tianjin Yazaki Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. In Dec. 2020, he arrived in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province. China's long history and rich cultural heritage have fueled his passion for this land. Beyond the convenience of

Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China

STORY: Indonesian woman embraces rural life in China SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:48 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cuianpu Village and Yang Shuxian 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YANG SHUXIAN, Indonesian woman living in Cuianpu Village in Hebei STORYLINE: In Cuianpu Village, Anping County in north China's Hebei Province, 33-year-old Indonesian woman Yang Shuxian skillfully works with her husband Wang Qin in their factory, producing wire mesh. Yang Shuxian, an Indonesian Chinese from Pontianak in West Kalimantan province, married Wang Qin in 2018 and moved to China afterward. Six years later, she has fully integrated into this typical northern Chinese village an

Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia

STORY: Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of the center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHEN, President of Guang' anmen Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine STORYLINE: The Lancang-Mekong Cambodia TCM Center for Diagnosis, Treatment and Cultural Exchange was launched in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. Located within the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, the center is aimed at promoting Traditional Chines

DR Congo president lays foundation stone for Chinese-built ring roads project

STORY: DR Congo president lays foundation stone for Chinese-built ring roads project SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:45 LOCATION: Kinshasa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ALEXIS GISARO MUVUNI, DRC's Minister of State for Infrastructure and Public Works 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ZHAO BIN, Chinese ambassador to DRC 4. various of the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi laying the foundation stone for the construction project STORYLINE: The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the construction of Kinshasa's ring roads project, one of the priority infrastructure projects within the cooperation package of "resource for projects" between the DRC and China. During the ceremony, attended by high-ranking personalities, including Prime Minister Judith Tuluka Suminwa, President Tshisekedi, driving a wheel loader hi

Hebei through foreign eyes: A Pakistani woman's happy life in rural China

STORY: Hebei through foreign eyes: A Pakistani woman's happy life in rural China SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Saira Akhtar in Dongzhoupu Village, Shenzhou City, north China's Hebei Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei 3. various of Saira Akhtar and her family 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei 5. various of Saira Akhtar and her family 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAIRA AKHTAR, Pakistani woman living in China's Hebei STORYLINE: 31-year-old Saira Akhtar from Pakistan is managing a family peach orchard with her husband in Dongzhoupu Village, Shenzhou City, north China's Hebei Province. Since her family came to China in 2018, Saira has gradually learned the knowledge and skills to manage an orchard. Now, the couple have a lovely daughter and a thriving orchard of more than 300 peach trees. SOUNDBITE 1 (E

Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade

STORY: Afghans crack open opportunity from China-bound pine nut trade SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of pine trees in eastern Afghanistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): CHIN MOHAMMAD, Farmer 3. various of pine trees in eastern Afghanistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): MINA GUL, Farmer 5. various of pine nuts STORYLINE: Once primarily used as a source of fuel for heating homes, pine trees in eastern Afghanistan have become a cash cow for local villagers. Afghanistan's annual export of 5,000 tonnes of pine nuts is mostly destined for neighboring China. Since November 2018, a China-Afghanistan air corridor has offered a lucrative source of income for farmers in Afghanistan's remote mountains. The first air shipment contained 20 tonnes of pine nuts and flew from Kabul to Shanghai. Afghani farmer Chin Mohammad said six years ago that most pine nut buyers in his village were from neighboring countries. They would purchase

China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall

STORY: China revs up flood rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flood-hit areas 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG ZHOUJI, Resident, Sucun Village, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG HUIYAN, Resident, Gaoliang Village, Zhijin County, Guizhou Province STORYLINE: Heavy rainfall will continue to batter a large portion of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, weather forecasters said on Tuesday. China's National Meteorological Center renewed a red alert for heavy rainfall, the most severe alert in the country's weather warning system. Floods have occurred in several rivers. Rescue and evacuation efforts are underway in multiple flood-hit areas. In low-lying rural areas of Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, a mother who had just given birth was transferred with her family to a safe place. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG

Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher

STORY: Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): INDRIANA KARTINI, Researcher at BRIN STORYLINE: Seven decades ago, then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai put forth in full these principles for the first time -- "mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence." The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have been widely accepted and recognized by countries across the world. Indriana Kartini, a researcher from Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), said that if all countries embrace the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, "it will contribute to maintainin

Visa-free policy boosts passenger flow to China at Amsterdam airport

STORY: Visa-free policy boosts passenger flow to China at Amsterdam airport SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Amsterdam CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of passengers at Schiphol Airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILCO SWEIJEN, Airline Partnerships Director at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU JIE, Sales director of China Southern Airlines' Europe and Amsterdam Office 4. various of passengers at Schiphol Airport STORYLINE: China's visa-free policy has boosted passenger flows from Schiphol Airport in the Dutch city of Amsterdam to China, with major airlines expanding capacity to meet rising demand. The number of weekly flights to China has increased to 42 from 29 last year, Airline Partnerships Director at Schiphol Airport Wilco Sweijen told Xinhua on Tuesday. "We are now seeing a much higher demand of passengers going to China," he said, adding that Schiphol Airport has recently ramped up its security and ground handling staff to a

BYD launches 3rd EV model in Japan

STORY: BYD launches 3rd EV model in Japan SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024/Earlier footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Japanese): ATSUKI TOFUKUJI, President of BYD Auto Japan 3. various of BYD SEAL STORYLINE: Chinese automaker BYD on Tuesday unveiled its third electric vehicle (EV), the SEAL, in Japan, as the company marches into the country's sedan market. The SEAL will be available in two versions, both with a battery capacity of 82.56 kWh, according to BYD Auto Japan Inc. at a press conference in Tokyo. The base model, priced at 5.28 million yen (about 33,110 U.S. dollars), offers a driving range of about 640 kilometers, while the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version went on sale at 6.05 million yen with a driving range of 575 kilometers. Deliveries are expected by the end of July for the base model and the end of August for the AWD version. Highlighting safety, sporty performance, and comfort, the newly i

Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth

STORY: Summer Davos highlights global cooperation for shared, green growth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:13 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Summer Davos 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIDDHARTH CHATTERJEE, UN Resident Coordinator in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SABRINA TORGAN, PhageLab, Chile 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head, Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened on Tuesday in the coastal city of Dalian in northeast China's Liaoning Province. Themed "Next Frontiers for Growth," the three-day meeting gathers over 1,700 representatives of the political, business, academic and media communities in more than 100 countries and regions. The call for strengthened partnership has rung clear at the Summer Davos as the world seeks new growth engines to propel a sluggish global economy. SOUNDBIT

Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China

STORY: Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:02 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAY HUGHLAN HUBERT, American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HADEN GARCIA GILLESPIE, American filmmaker STORYLINE: The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the Unive

China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert

STORY: China prepares for flood control after rainstorm red alert SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: HANGZHOU/WUHAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rainstorms in different places in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHAO, Deputy Director of State Grid Hangzhou Lin'an District power supply company STORYLINE: China's national weather observatory on Monday issued this year's first red alert for rainstorms. It's the highest level in the country's weather warning system. The National Meteorological Center forecast heavy rains in the provincial-level regions of Hubei, Hunan, Anhui, Jiangxi, Zhejiang, Guizhou and Guangxi. Various measures have been implemented to prepare for the extreme weather. Wuhan in central China's Hubei launched an islanded microgrid system to enhance flood prevention and drainage capabilities. This system integrates photovoltaic energy storage technology with urban drainage facilities, bolstering the city's flood pre

Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024

STORY: Over 200 experts gather in Poland for World Canals Conference 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:49 LOCATION: BYDGOSZCZ, Poland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON LEIGHTON, President of Inland Waterways International(IWI) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG HUIJUN, Deputy Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DENG QING, Honorary Secretary-General of World Historic and Cultural Canal Cities Cooperation Organization (WCCO) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DAVID EDWARDS-MAY, Editor-in-chief of Inland Waterways International (IWI) STORYLINE: Over 200 global experts, scientists and entrepreneurs convened on Monday for World Canals Conference 2024 in the inland port city of Bydgoszcz, northern Poland. This event coincided with the 250th anniversary of the completion of Bydgoszcz Canal, Poland's oldest navigable inland waterway. The anniversary c

American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit

STORY: American, Chinese youth revive Kuliang spirit SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:59 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAC RICHARDSON, System analyst from the U.S. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIRA VANCE, American student from Yenching Academy of Peking University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIAM RINEHART, Graduate from University of Southern California 5. various of "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHRIS CHEETHAM-WEST, Entrepreneur based in Houston, Texas STORYLINE: "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" opened on Monday in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province. More than 200 American youth and over 300 of their Chinese counterparts attended the event. The week-long event, themed "Inheriting the bond with Kuliang and deepening friendly relations," invited young people from all walks of life in both countries

Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant

STORY: Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition 3. various of participants STORYLINE: The second Belt and Road International Skills Competition is underway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Local college student Li Siyin is one of nearly 600 participants from 61 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition "Our major is called BIM, Building Information Modeling. It has many applications in the construction industry. For example, designers can use it to optimize blueprints." The three-day event aims to provide a platform for communication and exchange between talented young individuals, promoting international cooperation in the field of vocational skills. It al

Türkiye's domestic tourism sees notable resurgence in June

STORY: Türkiye's domestic tourism sees notable resurgence in June SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to the president of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association 3. various of traffic in Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to the president of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association 5. various of tourists STORYLINE: Türkiye's domestic tourism experienced a notable resurgence in June, surpassing the expectations of industry insiders. Officials from the Turkish Travel Agencies Association (TURSAB) have reported a strong start to the summer season, attributing the surge to the closure of schools on June 15 and the extended Eid al-Adha holiday from June 15 to 23. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to the president of the Turkish Travel Agencies Association "Our expectations from the international market fo

Villages in French Alps cut off by mudslide

STORY: Villages in French Alps cut off by mudslide SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of rockslide blocking access to the village of La Berarde 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN LOUIS ARTHAUD, Mayor of Saint Christophe en Oisans 3. various of mayor of Saint-Christophe en Oisans speaking on the phone 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN LOUIS ARTHAUD, Mayor of Saint Christophe en Oisans 5. various of blocked street STORYLINE: On the night between Thursday and Friday, a torrent of water, mud and rock swept across the village of La Berarde in Isere in the French Alps, cutting off the village from the outside world. Four helicopters were deployed to evacuate about 100 people. With no casualties, all the homes of the village were destroyed. The French government has promised an emergency fund to rebuild the village. Other villages in the surrounding area, whose inhabitants were not evacuated, are completely isolated. Electr

Int'l journalists conclude trip to Xinjiang

STORY: Int'l journalists conclude trip to Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trip of international journalists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FAISAL SAID MOHAMMED MASOOD SAADI, Journalist with the View newspaper from Oman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AIDAN JONAH, Editor-in-chief of The Canada Files 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NATALIE BENELLI, Founder of independent media "neue presse" from Switzerland STORYLINE: A group of 17 journalists from 16 countries concluded a trip to NW. China's Xinjiang on Sunday. The trip started on June 15, taking the journalists to various places across Xinjiang. The journalists gained first-hand knowledge about Xinjiang via the trip. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FAISAL SAID MOHAMMED MASOOD SAADI, Journalist with the View newspaper from Oman "I have personally experienced the Chinese government's concern for Muslims and ethnic minorities. The government attaches great importance

Rescue efforts underway amid heavy rain in east China

STORY: Rescue efforts underway amid heavy rain in east China SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:43 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the heavy rain 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN YING, Party chief of Shuixinting Community, Tunxi District STORYLINE: Heavy rain battered Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province. As of 5 p.m. Sunday, water in 99 of Huangshan's 188 reservoirs had risen above the danger level. As of 3 p.m. Sunday, 54,109 people had been evacuated. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN YING, Party chief of Shuixinting Community, Tunxi District "At about 6 a.m., the flash flood from the mountain turned faster, inundating the Yuncun Road and surrounding communities. After we received the notice, we launched the emergency plan immediately. We piled up sandbags to block water and used pumps to drain water. We also evacuated the ground-floor residents to safe places. Now the rescue operation is still underway." Xinhua News Agency correspondents rep

Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China

STORY: Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer and ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer STORYLINE: Chongqing, China The 2nd Belt and Road International S

Members of "Kuliang Friends" visit former residences in China's Fuzhou

STORY: Members of "Kuliang Friends" visit former residences in China's Fuzhou SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuliang Friends in Guling 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association 3. various of MacInnis 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association 5. various of the summer villa of MacInnis' family 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAIL HARRIS, Descendant of H.R. Caldwell family 7. various of the Kuliang Friends in Guling 8. various of Gail Harris 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAIL HARRIS, Descendant of H.R. Caldwell family 10. various of the Kuliang Friends in Guling 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association STORYLINE: Descendants of Americans who once lived in Guling, in China's Fuzhou, returned to their families' former residences on t

Scholars visit China's Anyang on digitalization of oracle bone inscriptions

STORY: Scholars visit China's Anyang on digitalization of oracle bone inscriptions SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: ANYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the scholars in Anyang, China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YAN HE, Head of Chinese Section, Cambridge University Library STORYLINE: Scholars from multiple countries including the U.S., UK, and France, visited Anyang in China's Henan Province on Friday and Saturday. They visited National Museum of Chinese Writing, Yinxu Museum, and Key Laboratory of Oracle Bones Information Processing in Anyang Normal University, to understand the structural features and evolution of Chinese characters, as well as exploring how Chinese experts digitalize oracle bone inscriptions. SOUNDBITE (English): YAN HE, Head of Chinese Section, Cambridge University Library "So after I visited, I thought that's just a coincidence because now in Cambridge, we have started the new collaborative project with UCSD in the U.S. So

Zambian student association hails Chinese support for education sector

STORY: Zambian student association hails Chinese support for education sector SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zambia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KINGSLEY KALUSHA, President of the Zambia China Old Students Association 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (England): NELLY KABUYA, Deputy secretary-general of Zambia China Old Students Association STORYLINE: China's contributions to the education sector in Zambia have significantly boosted skill development and fostered an entrepreneurial spirit among students, according to the Zambia China Old Students Association (ZACOSA). Kingsley Kalusha, president of ZACOSA, said that Chinese support has greatly impacted Zambia's education system. He highlighted scholarship programs that have given Zambians the chance to study in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KINGSLEY KALUSHA, President of the Zambia China Old Students Association "Zambia has benefited greatly through the scholarships, and now if

China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow"

STORY: China's Harbin attracts summer tourists with "off-season ice and snow" DATELINE: June 23, 2024 SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the attractions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Department of Harbin Ice and Snow World Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YUYING, Staff member of Sun Island Scenic Area 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU GUOHUI, Tourist from Guangdong 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Russian tourists STORYLINE: Harbin in China's northernmost Heilongjiang Province has become a must-visit tourist destination to stay cool in summertime as well as enjoy unique "off-season ice and snow" attractions. Spanning an area of 23,000 square meters, the Fantasy Ice and Snow Hall offers visitors a chance to marvel at intricate ice sculptures and experience the enchanting ambiance created by the blend of ice, snow, light and shadow. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SUN ZEMIN, Deputy Director of Marketing Depar

China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for innovation SHOOTING TIME: March-June, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ERIK SOLHEIM, Co-chair of Europe-Asia Center, Former UN under-secretary-general 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMED AL-HUSSEINI, Researcher at the Faculty of African Studies of Cairo University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief editor of foreign news at The Guardian, Tanzania 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: First introduced in 2023, "new quality productive forces" is a term that has grabbed the spotlight in China's pursuit of high-quality development. New quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity, setting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. These forces are freed from traditional economic

Dutch auto dealer optimistic about Chinese NEVs in European market

STORY: Dutch auto dealer optimistic about Chinese NEVs in European market SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: ALKMAAR, the Netherlands CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Voyah's first store in Alkmaar, the Netherlands 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KJELD RIEGEN, Head of Voyah brand at Gomes Noord-Holland 3. various of China's Wuhan STORYLINE: Voyah, a luxury electric auto brand of China's Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM), recently opened its first store in Alkmaar, northern Netherlands. Gomes, the authorized Dutch dealer of Dongfeng Motor, said it is very optimistic about the market prospect of Voyah due to its technology and reliability. SOUNDBITE (English): KJELD RIEGEN, Head of Voyah brand at Gomes Noord-Holland "We like the fastness of the Chinese brands' expansion of their technology advancement. We see that the technology is very good, reliability is good, the battery capacity of the cars is good. The drivability, the luxurious feel, and also the affordab

German enterprise at World Intelligence Expo eyes opportunity in China

STORY: German enterprise at World Intelligence Expo eyes opportunity in China SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2024 World Intelligence Expo held in Tianjin 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKUS LUETZENBURGER, UAV senior expert at TENSOR AG 3. various of the aircraft STORYLINE: The 2024 World Intelligence Expo, held in China's Tianjin last week, attracted many foreign enterprises to showcase their products. Markus Luetzenburger, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) expert at Germany's TENSOR AG, said that his company wants to explore China's rapidly developing low-altitude economy. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKUS LUETZENBURGER, UAV senior expert at TENSOR AG "This is now the first model, the first time here in China to show the Chinese public our aircraft. Our aircraft, as you see, looks like a helicopter. But it's not a helicopter. It's so called auto-drive plane, which means that the rotor on top is not driven by an

Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda

STORY: Campaigns begin ahead of presidential, legislative polls in Rwanda SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the campaign 2. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party RPF 3. various of the campaign STORYLINE: Campaigning started Saturday in Rwanda ahead of next month's presidential and legislative elections. Three presidential candidates are in the race including incumbent President Paul Kagame of the ruling Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF), Frank Habineza of the opposition Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and Philippe Mpayimana, an independent candidate. Kagame, who has been in power since 2000, launched his campaign in Musanze district, northern Province, where he told a huge rally that the RPF politics is about ensuring the development of all Rwandans without leaving anyone behind. SOUNDBITE (Kinyarwanda): PAUL KAGAME, Presidential candidate for the ruling party

China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery

STORY: China shares experience at int'l symposium in Ethiopia on enhancing public service delivery SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEREMEW HULUKA, President of Oromia State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia STORYLINE: More than 100 experts, scholars, and diplomats exchanged ideas on Friday at Oromia State University (OSU) in Batu Town, Oromia regional state of Ethiopia, on improving public sector transformation, public service delivery, human resource development, and capacity building. In his welcoming speech, Geremew Huluka, president of OSU and organizer of the event, said the university has played a vital role in the region's development efforts by building the capacity of the regional government and providing training, reform, and consultancy. Now, its role is going beyond the reg

Malawi inaugurates new Vice President Michael Usi

STORY: Malawi inaugurates new Vice President Michael Usi SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of inauguration ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MICHAEL USI, Vice president of Malawi 3. various of inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Malawi on Friday inaugurated new Vice President Michael Usi after President Lazarus Chakwera appointed him Thursday to replace Saulos Chilima who died in a plane crash on June 10, creating a vacancy in the office of the Vice President. Usi, 56, took the oath of office in the Parliament Building Chamber in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, in front of President Chakwera, the Speaker of Parliament, members of Parliament, Judges and heads of foreign missions, among others. The new vice president pledged commitment to serving Malawians by helping the president find solutions to the challenges facing Malawians. "I accept the challenge and I'll work hard to make Malawians happy: I'll spend more t

German consumer goods company Beiersdorf confident in Chinese market

STORY: German consumer goods company Beiersdorf confident in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beiersdorf's Shanghai branch 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XUE WEI, Managing Director of Northeast Asia, Beiersdorf AG 3. various of production line of Beiersdorf 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XUE WEI, Managing Director of Northeast Asia, Beiersdorf AG STORYLINE: German consumer goods company Beiersdorf has strong confidence and commitment to invest in China, Xue Wei, the company's managing director of Northeast Asia, said in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XUE WEI, Managing Director of Northeast Asia, Beiersdorf AG "Despite all these uncertainties in the past few years, China market managed to grow continuously and very sustainably. Actually we will continue to invest. This is actually our commitment. I think our confidence level is very high and also we have long-term commitment

Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese firm starts production of pig iron in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: MANHIZE, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the production plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILFRED MOTSI, Project director 4. various of pig iron products STORYLINE: The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO), a subsidiary of the private company Tsingshan Holding Group in east China's Zhejiang Province, has started production of pig iron in Manhize, a town in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, marking a milestone in the revival of the country's iron and steel industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINSTON CHITANDO, Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines and Mining Development "This really is a very joyous occasion to see the first stage of production of iron from Manhize. Zimbabwe and China have got long-standing political relationships, and here we now have economic relat

Young manager from China's Xinjiang hopes to bring humanoid tech to hometown

STORY: Young manager from China's Xinjiang hopes to bring humanoid tech to hometown SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of young manager from China's Xinjiang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. 3. various of young manager from China's Xinjiang 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A young manager from China's Xinjiang is hoping to bring advanced technologies, including humanoid robots, back to his hometown. After graduating from college in the coastal city of Dalian, Shireli chose to stay in the city and became an engineer at a humanoid robot research and development company. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SHIRELI, General manager of western region, DS Technology Co., Ltd. "It never occurred to me before that I would one day work as a research and development engineer of humanoid robots. I

Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition

STORY: Great potential seen in China-Europe EV cooperation towards energy transition SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAUL BURROWS, Secretary General of WAITRO (The World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Former EU Commissioner for Transport and vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center STORYLINE: In a move towards a sustainable future, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are contributing to Europe's green transformation, as revealed in a groundbreaking new report. Titled "Greening Europe -- Report on the Development of Chinese NEV Manufacturers

Chinese solar power helps with Europe's green revolution

STORY: Chinese solar power helps with Europe's green revolution SHOOTING TIME: June 19-20, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Intersolar Europe exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS ELSAESSER, Founder and CEO of the Solar Promotion GmbH 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FREDERIC GODEMEL, Executive vice president for Power Systems and Services at Schneider Electric 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG JIANHUI, Chairman of HyperStrong STORYLINE: The 2024 Intersolar Europe exhibition was held in Munich, Germany from June 19 to 21. Event organizers say that this year, there's been a significant rise in the participation of Chinese exhibitors. Industry insiders have emphasized that Chinese innovations in solar and energy storage products are actively contributing to Europe's shift towards green energy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS ELSAESSER, Founder and CEO of the Solar Promotion GmbH "China is leading the market in terms of

Lufthansa CEO: rising demand highlights strong China-Germany connection

STORY: Lufthansa CEO: rising demand highlights strong China-Germany connection SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JENS RITTER, Member of the Executive Board and CEO of Lufthansa Airlines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN QIAN, Senior Director Sales, Greater China, Lufthansa Group Airlines STORYLINE: Lufthansa was the first European airline to launch the route between Shanghai and Frankfurt. With the further increase of travel demand, the German airline doubled its daily Frankfurt-Shanghai flights starting from the end of March by one additional flight -- which is now back to pre-pandemic level. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JENS RITTER, Member of the Executive Board and CEO of Lufthansa Airlines "We see the increasing demand and our continuous increase of capacity to China demonstrates our strong belief in the China market and the strong connection between China and Germany."

Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese drone maker introduces new models to address agricultural needs in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bahasa Indonesia): WISNU WIENARTA, Drone user 4. various of drones STORYLINE: Chinese drone maker DJI has launched two new drones to address Indonesia's agricultural needs. The two products, Agras T50 and T25, were introduced by DJI's authorized distributor in Indonesia, PT Smart Tech Solution International (PT STS). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FANG NING, PT Smart Tech Solution International CEO "Indonesia is actually a very big agricultural country. We have many big plantations under different groups, start from palm oil, forestry, sugar, and others. We believe more and more users will join us, trying the new technology. We are also ready to help them to improve their efficiency an

China is extremely important market for us: Continental China CEO

STORY: China is extremely important market for us: Continental China CEO SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Continental AG 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ENNO TANG, President and CEO of Continental China STORYLINE: German car parts supplier Continental AG put into operation the fourth phase of its tire plant in China's Hefei on Thursday. The plant is Continental AG's first wholly-owned tire production base in China. With the new project, the company's annual tire production capacity in China is expected to reach 18 million in 2027. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ENNO TANG, President and CEO of Continental China "Continental has been in the Chinese market for 30 years, and it is an extremely important market for us globally. Its significance lies not only in its size but also in its technological leadership. Through 30 years of development, Chinese automobiles, especially in terms of electrification and intelligent systems,

Repeated displacement dashes Gazans' dream for normal life

STORY: Repeated displacement dashes Gazans' dream for normal life SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM MOHAMMED, Displaced Palestinian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MASADA AL-HAMZAWI, Displaced Palestinian 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HALIMA AHMED, Displaced Palestinian 5. various of Gaza STORYLINE: In Gaza, the relentless cycle of displacement has shattered the dreams of many, forcing millions to repeatedly uproot their lives in the wake of Israeli offensives that have scarred every corner of the densely populated enclave. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM MOHAMMED, Displaced Palestinian "In the past, the war would last for days and then end. But now we have been suffering from the war for months without a home and living in a tent and in a difficult situation." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MASADA AL-HAMZAWI, Displaced Palestinian "Our life before the war was not easy, but we dealt with

China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for reform, innovation

STORY: China unleashes new quality productive forces in push for reform, innovation SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL SCHUMANN, Chairman of the Board of the German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ENES ALISKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina Export Promotion Agency 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAVINCE ADHERE, International relations specialist with focus on China-Africa relations 5. various of China STORYLINE: In China's pursuit of high-quality development, the term "new quality productive forces" is grabbing the spotlight, highlighting the direction for the transformation and upgrading of the world's second-largest economy. First introduced in 2023, new quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity freed from traditional economic growth modes and productivity development paths. It features high technology, high e

Taiwan compatriot embraces massive AI market in Chinese mainland

STORY: Taiwan compatriot embraces massive AI market in Chinese mainland SHOOTING DATE: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HSU GUAN-SHENG, Taiwanese entrepreneur 3. various of the forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HSU GUAN-SHENG, Taiwanese entrepreneur 5. various of the forum 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HSU GUAN-SHENG, Taiwanese entrepreneur STORYLINE: As a veteran in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), Hsu Guan-Sheng established an artificial intelligence development association in Taiwan in 2018. One year later, he landed his company in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, to embrace the massive market in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HSU GUAN-SHENG, Taiwanese entrepreneur "We chose Xiamen, because the city's policy towards Taiwanese youth and businessmen is very clear, which is very conducive to running start-up projects or enterprises." In Hsu's opinion, the development

Kenya observes World Refugee Day

STORY: Kenya observes World Refugee Day SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities on World Refugee Day 2. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services 3. various of refugees and displaced persons STORYLINE: Kenya observed the World Refugee Day on Thursday. The highlight of the event, which was attended by senior government officials as well as representatives of the UN, humanitarian agencies, and other development partners, was cultural dances, skits, and poem performances by refugees. Edwin Chabari, Kakuma refugee camp manager, said that Kenya observed the day by reaffirming the country's continuous open-door policy towards refugees by committing to implement policies that are compliant with international conventions. SOUNDBITE (English): EDWIN CHABARI, Kakuma refugee camp manager at the State Department of Refugees Services "Most of those th

Forest fire in western Türkiye contained: minister

STORY: Forest fire in western Türkiye contained: minister SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forest fire 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): IBRAHIM YUMAKLI, Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry 3. various of the forest fire 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): IBRAHIM YUMAKLI, Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry 5. various of firefighting efforts STORYLINE: A forest fire in western Türkiye's Canakkale province has been contained, said Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): IBRAHIM YUMAKLI, Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry "We have crossed the entire area twice, and as of now, I can say that the Canakkale Eceabat fire is under control." The first extensive forest fire of the summer season, which the minister said has affected 575 hectares, was ignited by stubble burning in the Eceabat district of the province on Tuesday afternoon. SOUNDBITE 2