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New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos

STORY: New quality productive forces draw attention at Summer Davos SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Summer Davos 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GAO HAICHUN, Board member, Trinasolar 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JEREMY JURGENS, Managing Director, World Economic Forum (WEF) 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AMIT SEVAK, CEO, Education Testing Service (ETS) of USA STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "China is striving to foster and strengthen new quality productive forces, so as to accelerate the creation of new dynamics for high-quality development. What does it mean for the country and what could it bring to the world?" First introduced in 2023, new quality productive forces refer to advanced productivity freed from the traditional economic growth mode and productivity development paths. It features high-tech, high efficiency and

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Railway station back to normal after flooding in China's Guilin

STORY: Railway station back to normal after flooding in China's Guilin SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the railway station 2. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU JINMEI, Staff member at Guilin Railway Station STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "On Friday morning, Guilin Railway Station resumes operation after a two-day suspension of passenger transportation services. Behind me, the entry and exit of passengers are taking place in an orderly manner. The city of Guilin, a popular tourist destination in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was experiencing its worst floods since 1998 as heavy rainfall continues to batter southern China. For safety reasons, the Guilin Railway Station partly suspended transportation services beginning on Wednesday because of flooding in the adjacent square and inside the station's waiting area."

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Rescue teams rush to transfer flood-stranded residents in China's Guilin

STORY: Rescue teams rush to transfer flood-stranded residents in China's Guilin SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guilin 2. STANDUP (English): TIAN ZIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU HONGLIN, Party chief of Nanxishan Hospital 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): QIU YONGPING, Deputy head of Guilin Detachment of Guangxi Armed Police Force STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): TIAN ZIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "In the past several days, heavy downpour has caused severe water logging in many parts of the city of Guilin in south China's Guangxi. Yesterday (June 19), about 500 people were stranded in Nanxishan Hospital as the entire first floor of the inpatient department was submerged underwater. The hospital first took immediate action to relocate those affected to the building's second floor and above before emergency response teams arrived at the scene and helped transfer all those stranded to

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Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal

STORY: Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Grand Canal 2. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of intangible cultural heritages on display 4. various of the Suzhou embroidery artwork 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 7. various of visitors 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHU YINGQING, Head of service department for visitors at the exhibition hall STORYLINE: An exhibition hall in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, showcases a diverse array of intangible cultural heritages found along China's Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent "China's Grand Canal, a vast

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Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple

STORY: Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple SHOOTING DATE: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION:TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangsheng Temple 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Guangsheng Temple 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Guangsheng Temple 6. STANDUP 3 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Guangsheng Temple STORYLINE: In the 1930s, architects Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin came to north China's Shanxi Province four times to investigate ancient architecture. They highly praised the architecture of Guangsheng Temple. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is Guangsheng Temple. In 1933, Zhaocheng Jin Zang (Zhaocheng Jin Tripitaka), a Chinese version of the Buddhist canon dating from the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) was discovered here, becoming a sensation in the academic world and making the name of Guangsheng Temple known thr

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Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden

STORY: Exploring Zhiyuan, China-Malaysia Friendship Garden SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the garden 2. STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of visitors STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): GAO YANG, Xinhua correspondent "This is Zhiyuan in Malaysia's Putrajaya. It is also called China-Malaysia Friendship Garden. It was built to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Malaysia. Ten years later, let's explore this garden again. Step inside the garden, we can see many golden fish in the pond and also the Chinese red lanterns. And these Chinese characters read 'Best luck for 2024.' Along the way, we can see many panda sculptures. We know in 2014, two giant pandas arrived in Malaysia. During the ten years, they gave birth to three panda babies. This is Ruo Lin Tang. It symbolizes that China and Malaysia are good neighbors connected by vast

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Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified

STORY: Why EU's tariff hikes on Chinese EVs are unjustified SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. STANDUP (English): LIU YUTIAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The European Commission (EC) has unveiled its plan to levy provisional additional tariffs of up to 38.1 percent on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs). The move is founded on unsubstantiated claims, sparking serious concerns over trade protectionism and the application of double standards. The tariff hikes came eight months after the EC self-initiated an anti-subsidy investigation into battery electric vehicles imported from China. The move was prompted by the EC's accusations that China was "flooding" the bloc with cheaper electric vehicles as a result of "overproduction," which the EC attributed to significant state subsidies in China. However, the rationale justifying the tariff increase seems far from c

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China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity

STORY: China's cargo-focused airport sees increasing handling capacity SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: EZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU YULONG, General manager assistant, Hubei Int'l Logistics Airport Co., Ltd. 4. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 5. STANDUP 2 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of the Ezhou Huahu Airport 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Ezhou Huahu Airport Hubei Province, C China STANDUP 1 (English): YE TING, Xinhua correspondent "I am now at the control tower. One cargo plane departing from Taiyuan has just arrived. Located adjacent to the Yangtze River's golden waterway in central China's Hubei Province, the airport commenced operations in July 2022. This is China's first cargo-focused hub airport and stands as a significant milestone in the country's logistics

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CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade

STORY: CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TIR 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, General manager of analytics, NLC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NASIR ZIA, Chief operations officer, NLC STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facilitating and boosting trade and connectivity in Pakistan and the surrounding region via the TIR system of trade. Experts shared their thoughts with Xinhua's Ali Jaswal at a freight station at Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC). STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This trade activity under the ambit of global transit system TIR demonstrates how (the) CPEC has enhanced regional trade and connectivity while promoting the core values of the BRI - that is, shared prosperity and win-win cooperation." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, Gener

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Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India

STORY: Over 50 people die of heatstroke in India SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter 3. various of Indians working under the severe heatwave STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DEEPAK PRAKASH, Xinhua reporter "A scorching heat wave has hit various parts of India over the past few weeks, causing significant distress. Eastern, central, and northern regions are the hardest hit, with over 50 people having died from heatstroke in recent days. Over the past few days, the mercury soared to as high as nearly 53 degrees Celsius. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this was around 8-10 degrees Celsius above normal in the country during this part of the year. The extreme heat has overwhelmed healthcare facilities, as many people suffer from heat-related illnesses. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, such as staying indoors du

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

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

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UN official says unlikely to find more survivors from PNG landslide

STORY: UN official says unlikely to find more survivors from PNG landslide SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Port Moresby CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site of the landslide 2. STANDUP (English): EMMANUEL VINCENT ERALIA, Xinhua Reporter 3. various of the site of the landslide 4. SOUNDBITE: Local resident 5. various of the site of the landslide STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): EMMANUEL VINCENT ERALIA, Xinhua Reporter "It is mid-day here in Yambali Village in the Enga Province. As you can see from my background, these are the locals that are volunteering to dig up the bodies of their loved ones without the help of any heavy machineries. Meanwhile, the provincial disaster committee has established two care centers. And the people are being moved there where they are being provided with food, clean drinking water, and other necessities." The Papua New Guinea National Disaster Center has confirmed that more than 2,000 people were buried alive after a mas

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Furniture industry in China's Jiangxi goes smart

STORY: Furniture industry in China's Jiangxi goes smart SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: GANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nankang 2. STANDUP 1 (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of producing processes at factories in Nankang 4. STANDUP 2 (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Nankang STORYLINE: The wide application of intelligent equipment has empowered the furniture industry in east China's Jiangxi Province to go smart and highly enhance production efficiency. Nankang is one of China's premier furniture manufacturing hubs. Over the past decade, the Nankang furniture industry has progressively embraced intelligent manufacturing. STANDUP 1 (English): SUI SHANGJUN, Xinhua correspondent "Thanks to smart equipment, a chair can be produced in less than five minutes and the time spent on producing a sofa is also reduced by 85 percent, allowing for production to be completed in just one da

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Tesla's "milestone" Shanghai battery factory breaks ground

STORY: Tesla's "milestone" Shanghai battery factory breaks ground SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the break-ground ceremony 2. STANDUP (English): ZHOU RUI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the break-ground ceremony 4. various of Tesla's gigafactory in Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TAO LIN, Vice president of Tesla 6. various of the break-ground ceremony 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MIKE SNYDER, Senior Director, Energy & Charging, Tesla 8. various of Tesla signing a deal with Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU YU, Official of Lin-gang Special Area Administration, Shanghai FTZ 10. various of Tesla's gigafactory in Shanghai STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHOU RUI, Xinhua correspondent "A Tesla Shanghai mega factory started construction today (Thursday) here in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ)." The factory will manufacture Tesla's energy-stora

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Expectations running high for China-U.S. tourism cooperation for people-to-people exchanges

STORY: Expectations running high for China-U.S. tourism cooperation for people-to-people exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRED WESLEY DIXON JR., President & CEO, NYC Tourism + Conventions, U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT NEDERLANDER JR., President & CEO, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM JOHN FOSTER, Chairman, Helen Foster Snow Foundation, U.S. 6. various of China's Xi'an 7. various of travelers STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "The 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit is being held in Xi'an, China's Shaanxi Province." Themed "Expanding China-U.S. Travel and Tourism and People-to-people Exchanges," the summit drew nearly 400 representatives of the governments, institutions, and tourism-re

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Vlog: Building nest for birds on island of Taihu Lake

STORY: Vlog: Building nest for birds on island of Taihu Lake SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: SUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of power transmission towers 2. STANDUP (English): CAMILA, Student from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAMILA, Student from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG WENBIN, Specialist, Transmission and Distribution Inspection Center, State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Co. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CAMILA, Student from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Electrician 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CAMILA, Student from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CAMILA, Student from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University "Hi, everyone. I'm Camila, and I am an environmental enthusiast. I'm currently on Xishan Island in the Taihu Lake, where the national wetland park has identified 141 species of birds. How to provide a more c

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Foreign exhibitors speak highly of 8th China-Russia Expo

STORY: Foreign exhibitors speak highly of 8th China-Russia Expo SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NICHOLAS, Russian exhibitor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): BEDNYAKOV ANDREY, Russian exhibitor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AVA, Iranian exhibitor 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EBEN, Ghanaian exhibitor STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): DAI JINRONG, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the eighth China-Russia Expo. The expo's activities are being held in Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, from May 16 to May 21. Over 5,000 (overseas) buyers registered at the expo and representatives from 44 countries and regions participated in the expo. Let's go and see how these foreign exhibitors feel about this event." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): NICHOLAS, Russian exhibitor "We brought many different flavors of honey to this exhibition,

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

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

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Experiencing vibes of Hong Kong's unique Bun Festival

STORY: Experiencing vibes of Hong Kong's unique Bun Festival SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people lining up at Central Ferry Pier 2. STANDUP 1 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLISON, Visitor from New Zealand 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICHARD, Visitor from New Zealand 5. STANDUP 2 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of celebrations of the Bun Festival in Cheung Chau, Hong Kong 7. STANDUP 3 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 8. STANDUP 4 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent 9. various of the "piu sik" parade 10. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Indonesian visitor 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): Indonesian visitor 12. various of the "piu sik" parade STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YU LIZHEN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now on a ferry boat. Today, a large number of visitors are flocking to a small island south of Hong Kong to join one of the most colo

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Sci-tech innovation boosts value of Ningxia's goji berries

STORY: Sci-tech innovation boosts value of Ningxia's goji berries SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of goji berry fields in Ningxia 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ELBATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 3. various of the factory of Beryl Gojiberries Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAO XIANGFENG, President of the Ningxia Goji Berry Association and Beryl Gojiberries Co., Ltd. 5. STANDUP 2 (English): ELBATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat STORYLINE: Northwest China's Ningxia is one of the country's major goji berry-producing regions STANDUP 1 (English): ELBATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat "This red fruits in my hand are dried goji berries. They have many benefits such as protecting the liver, improving vision, and boosting immunity system, earning them the title of 'oriental super fruits'." In the past, Ningxia encountered stagnation in its goji berry industry due to limited processing capabilities Now the region is focus

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China's Ningxia develops photovoltaic energy based on local conditions

STORY: China's Ningxia develops photovoltaic energy based on local conditions SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the PV project 2. STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG LEI, Vice director of the PV base 4. various of the PV project STORYLINE: In northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, this integrated photovoltaic (PV) base with an installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts has been running since last June. With over 3.7 million solar panels, it's projected to generate 3.7 billion kWh of green electricity yearly for Zhejiang Province in east China. While embracing sustainability, the base is also going smart. STANDUP (English): EL BATOUL NEJJAOUI, Moroccan expat "Now, I'm at this huge solar panels field. Maybe you are so curious how they can clean all these solar panels. Maybe something impossible. No, I can tell you, maybe it seems i

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Yao's Vlog: How strong is China-Serbia friendship?

STORY: Yao's Vlog: How strong is China-Serbia friendship? SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:49 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Serbia 2. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): YELENA, Serbian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE (English): Passenger 5. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): VULETIC KATRINA, Stewardess 6. SOUNDBITE (English): WANG AIPING, Deputy director of China Cultural Center in Belgrade 7. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIJELA RADANOVIC, Resident in Belgrade 8. SOUNDBITE (English): VLADIMIR ROGLIC, IT Technician 9. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIJELA RADANOVIC, Resident in Belgrade 10. SOUNDBITE (English): VUKASIN NIKOLIC, Resident in Belgrade 11. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR ILIC, Resident in Belgrade 12. SOUNDBITE (English): MILICA NASTIC, Resident in Belgrade 13. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKO KOVACEVIC, Resident in Belgrade 14. SOUNDBITE (English): UROS VELANAC, Resident in Belgrade 15. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKO GALO, Resident in Belgrade S

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Bronzes from central China illuminate Hong Kong with ancient civilization

STORY: Bronzes from central China illuminate Hong Kong with ancient civilization SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. STANDUP (English): CHU MENGMENG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHUN WAI-WA, Assistant curator of Hong Kong Museum of History 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG YUN-CHIU, Assistant curator from the Conservation Office of the HKSAR government STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): CHU MENGMENG, Xinhua correspondent "More than 150 sets of cultural relics from 15 institutions in 8 cities in central China's Henan Province, are now showcased in the Hong Kong Museum of History, allowing the general public to learn more about the ancient civilization of China. Let's go inside and check it out." The exhibition runs from April 3 to July 8. It aims to trace back to the origin of Chinese civilization, focusing on Xia, Shang and Zhou, the three earliest dynasties in Chinese history

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Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Exploring new cultural landmark in China's Guangzhou | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 26-28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou 2. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GU LIUXI, Chaozhou wood carving inheritor 5. various of the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am at the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center in China's Guangzhou. The center, located by the Pearl River, is designed in the shape of a huge ship. Integrating the Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Center, and Guangdong Literature Museum, it will soon open to the public on May 1. Let's head into the center and indulge in the world of culture and art." An inaugural ceremony was h

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Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless

STORY: Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood and damaged houses 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of the flood and locals 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DICKSON MAKASI, Local resident 5. various of the flood and locals 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOWLYNE ANGELA, Local resident 7. various of the flood and locals 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOSPETER ANDURU, Member of County Assembly, Lucky Summer 9. various of locals at shelter STORYLINE: Kenya has been experiencing heavy rains, which led to floods affecting 34 counties in the East Africa country. According to reports by the Kenya Red Cross, the death toll is at least 70, and the number is expected to rise in the coming days as the heavy rains continue. The reports show that an estimated 12,000 people have been displaced and about 130,000 households affected countrywide. The effects of th

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Vlog: Envisioning future life at consumer products expo in Hainan

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

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Vlog: Exploring dazzling Irish products at 4th CICPE

STORY: Vlog: Exploring dazzling Irish products at 4th CICPE SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:00 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ireland Pavilion at the CICPE 2. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL DALY, CEO, Irish Casing Company 4. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE (English): ERNEST CANTILLON, Forest Glen International 6. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE (English): SARA O'NEIL, Artist and Designer, Eadach 8. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China 10. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "2024 marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Ireland and China. And Ireland happens to be the guest of honor at this year's China

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Reactions to Iran's drone, missile attack against Israel

STORY: Reactions to Iran's drone, missile attack against Israel SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:30 LOCATION: Damascus/Baghdad/Cairo CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of explosions on the sky over Damascus 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LI JUN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of the UN Headquarters 5. STANDUP 3 (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Damascus, Syria STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter "At dawn Sunday, right after Iran launched its retaliatory strikes against Israel, several powerful explosions were heard across Syria and in the capital Damascus. The Syrian air defenses apparently were triggered by the incoming Israeli missiles penetrating Syrian airspace in an attempt to intercept Iranian missiles en route to Israel. People were watching TVs or following the news. However, once the attacks finished, people returned to their normal life amid the absence of any s

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Iran launches large-scale drone, missile attack against Israel

STORY: Iran launches large-scale drone, missile attack against Israel SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 & April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the attack (April 13, 2024) 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem 3. various of the attack (April 13, 2024) 4. various of Iranian Embassy in Damascus after attack (April 1, 2024) STORYLINE: The Israeli army said a combined attack of dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones from Iran triggered air raid alerts across Israel early on Sunday. The projectiles triggered sirens in Jerusalem, the Negev Desert and the Dead Sea in the south, the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights in the north as well as the occupied West Bank. STANDUP (English): ZHANG TIANLANG, Xinhua correspondent in Jerusalem "Here I'm in Jerusalem. Starting from Saturday night, Iran launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Israel. At around 2 a.m. local time, sirens and explosion

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China launches global consumption event series at heavyweight expo

STORY: China launches global consumption event series at heavyweight expo SHOOTING TIME: April 13, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 2. STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MIKE HOFMANN, Managing director of consumer business unit, Melchers China 4. SOUNDBITE (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, CEO of Rapport London 5. SOUNDBITE (English): RENZO ISLER, Secretary General of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce 6. SOUNDBITE (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland to China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is held from April 13 to 18 in Haikou, the capital city of south China's Hainan Province. The six-day event will host over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions, which are expected to showcase their novel and upmarket products for g

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Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant

STORY: Israel redeploys troops for new operations, Gaza ceasefire distant SHOOTING TIME: April 1-7 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUMMAM SHEIKH ALI, Xinhua reporter 3. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its seventh month, Israel has recently made substantial shifts to its military deployment, signaling intentions to wage new military operations. Triggered by the Israel-Hamas conflict since Oct. 7, 2023, deadly confrontations have erupted in multiple countries across the Middle East. Analysts have suggested that the conflicts in the Middle East are unlikely to be resolved in the short term due to the deep-rooted divisions between Israel and regional powers such as Hamas, Hezbollah, and t

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Visiting Rafah, the last hope for Gazans to escape war

STORY: Visiting Rafah, the last hope for Gazans to escape war SHOOTING TIME: March 30, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: RAFAH, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets of Rafah in the Gaza Strip 2. STANDUP (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIHA, Palestinian resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HANI AL-SHAER, Palestinian resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMMED, Palestinian resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter "Between life and death, more than two million Palestinian people in the isolated enclave are reeling in the Gaza Strip amid the continuing war between the Hamas movement and the Israeli army for the sixth month in a row, amid the absence of any signs of reaching a humanitarian ceasefire between Hamas and Israel shortly. Now we are standing in front of a home, a residential house that was bombed by Israeli warplanes that attacked over the heads of its residents, killing a number of them and wound

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Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Enjoying beauty of nature

STORY: Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Enjoying beauty of nature SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: XIONG'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiong'an 2. STANDUP 1 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student 3. STANDUP 2 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student 4. various of Baiyangdian STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student "Hello everyone, I'm Darina. I came to China for learning Chinese. Now I'm a student of Hebei University. I like traveling around China. So today I came to Xiong'an. Established in 2017, Xiong'an New Area is more than just a city of high-tech elements. It is also a sample of green cities in China. Today, let's see the beautiful scenery here." When people talk about China's cityscape, they usually think of skyscrapers in Beijing or Shanghai. Yet in Xiong'an, the story is totally different. Rivers, lakes, trees and grass can be seen everywhere. Blue and green spaces will account for 70 percent of t

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Demonstration zone in China's Hainan showcases green practices

STORY: Demonstration zone in China's Hainan showcases green practices SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: BOAO, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Boao's almost zero emissions demonstration zone 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE (English): YAN LIANG, Head of CHN Energy Boao PV Power Station 6. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE (English): YANG LIYUAN, Deputy director of COSCO Shipping Boao Co., Ltd. 8. STANDUP 4 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU YAOWEN, Director of Hainan Branch, China Academy of Urban Planning and Design 10. STANDUP 5 (English): ZHENG XIN, Xinhua correspondent 11. SOUNDBITE (English): CARL FEY, Professor of Strategy at BI Norwegian Business School, Visiting scholar at Boao Forum 12. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HU YAOWEN, Director

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Six people presumed dead after bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore

STORY: Six people presumed dead after bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore SHOOTING TIME: March 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: BALTIMORE, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site 2. STANDUP (English): XIONG MAOLING, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the site 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 5. various of the site STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIONG MAOLING, Xinhua correspondent "The Francis Scott Key Bridge here in the U.S. city of Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a large cargo ship collided with it. Officials said the freighter lost power just before it struck the bridge. The FBI's Baltimore field office said that it has no specific and credible information at this time to suggest terrorism." This collision resulted in individuals and vehicles being plunged into the cold river. U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday evening that the six people missing after the bridge collapse in U.S. city of Baltimore are presumed dead, and search and re

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Hondurans expect closer ties with China

STORY: Hondurans expect closer ties with China SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Honduras 2. STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of general views in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): AITZA DITIERREZ, Honduran resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA HERNANDEZ, Honduran resident 6. various of general views in Honduras 7. various of general views in Honduras 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): LETICIA QUINTANILLA, Honduran resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China and Honduras formally established diplomatic relations on March 26, last year, which opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. The two countries have accelerated coordination and cooperation in diverse fields such as economy, trade, agriculture, and science and technology." China and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly pro

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Exploring folk custom Yakou Piaose in China's Guangdong

STORY: Exploring folk custom Yakou Piaose in China's Guangdong SHOOTING TIME: earlier footage DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yakou Piaose parade 2. STANDUP 1 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina 3. SOUNDBITE (Cantonese): TAN HAOBIN, Inheritor of Yakou Piaose 4. STANDUP 2 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina 5. STANDUP 3 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina STORYLINE: Amidst the profound cultural heritage and historical imprints, Yakou Piaose parade stands out as a prominent cultural highlight in south China's Guangdong Province. STANDUP 1 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina "Nestled amidst the mountains and sea, Yakou Village in Zhongshan boasts abundant natural resources. Amidst the profound cultural heritage and historical imprints, Yakou Piaose parade stands out as a pr

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An American's love for ancient tree-enveloped Shudao in China's Sichuan

STORY: An American's love for ancient tree-enveloped Shudao in China's Sichuan SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shudao in China's Sichuan Province 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American tourist 4. various of Shudao in China's Sichuan Province 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): HOPE JUSTMAN, American Tourist 7. STANDUP 2 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LI CHENXI, Xinhua correspondent "Right now, we are in Jiange County in Guangyuan City of southwest China's Sichuan Province. And today we have a special guest. She is from the United States and she has been to 'Shudao,' or roads of the Shu Kingdom, which has a history of more than two millennia, for 24 times. And today, let's hike with her." Hope Justman, 81 years old, went on her 24th trip to Shudao

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China, France cooperate on protection, breeding of endangered wild birds

STORY: China, France cooperate on protection, breeding of endangered wild birds SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the blue-crowned laughingthrush 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HONG YUANHUA, Director of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection Management Station of Wuyuan County Forestry Bureau 4. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG WEIWEI, Professor of Jiangxi Agricultural University 6. STANDUP 3 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "Blue head, yellow throat and brown waist. Have you ever seen this bird before? It's blue-crowned laughingthrush, which has been listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. At present, there are just more than 200 wild blue-crowned laughingthrushes in the

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"China-chic" down jackets a rising trend on runway in France

STORY: "China-chic" down jackets a rising trend on runway in France SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "China-chic" down jackets displayed during the China-France Week 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RAN, Designer of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City 4. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG QIUHAN, Head of Textile and Garment Industrial Research Institute at Wuhan Textile University in Gongqingcheng City STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "What you have seen just now were the brilliant fashion shows displayed during the China-France Week held in Paris in late September last year. Over 30 pieces of China-chic down jackets were debuted on the shows, stealing the spotlight. These down jackets were actually des

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Palestinians fear of Israeli threats of expanding military operation to Rafah

STORY: Palestinians fear of Israeli threats of expanding military operation to Rafah SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: RAFAH, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rafah 2. STANDUP 1 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHER DAWOUD, Palestinian resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NASER ABU HARB, Palestinian resident 5. STANDUP 2 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): SANAA KAMAL, Xinhua reporter "Despite the continuation of the indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel under American, Egyptian and Qatari brokers, Israel is still keeping its threats that it wound expand its military operation to the Rafah city in the southern part of the coastal enclave, a home to more than 1.5 million people, most of them displaced from their houses in a bid to find some security for themselves and their children in this area. Locals in Rafah expressed their fears that if Israel implements its

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New air route linking Beijing, Hong Kong launched

STORY: New air route linking Beijing, Hong Kong launched SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Beijing Daxing International Airport 2. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MAO JIEQIONG, CEO of HK Express 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI ZIWEI, Aviation Business Department, Beijing Daxing International Airport 5. various of Beijing Daxing International Airport 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAO HEQIAO, Hong Kong student STORYLINE: On March 12, HK Express inaugurated a new air route linking Beijing and Hong Kong. STANDUP (English): WANG XIUNAN, Xinhua correspondent "The new route between Beijing and Hong Kong launched by HK Express will not only provide more choices for passengers but also will build a new bond between Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area." The new route operates between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Hong Kon

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Chinese electric vehicles put into use in Ethiopia

STORY: Chinese electric vehicles put into use in Ethiopia SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the local company Belayneh Kindie Metal Engineering Complex, where these Chinese electric minibuses are assembled in Ethiopia 2. STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of electric minibuses on the roads of Addis Ababa 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Amharic): ADUGNA ADAMU, Minibus driver 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BESUFEKAD SHEWAYE, General manager of Belayneh Kindie Metal Engineering Complex 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): BEZUAYEHU ABERA, Production manager of Belayneh Kindie Metal Engineering Complex STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Recently, some electric minibuses have appeared on the roads of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, as a means of public transport. This is one of the latest moves of the Ethiopian government to cut the carbon dioxide emissions, like what many co

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Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation

STORY: Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG FAN, National lawmaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU TIEZHONG, National political advisor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIN HAO, National lawmaker 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BERNARD DEWIT, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DILIP BARUA, General secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist-Leninist) STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "China aims to enhance ecological conservation and promote green and low-carbon development, according to a government work report submitted Tues

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Chinese electric cars spark interest in Turkish market

STORY: Chinese electric cars spark interest in Turkish market SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese electric cars 2. STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Car sales manager 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): GURSEL BERBEROGLU, Istanbul resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter "The successive entry of Chinese electric car brands into the Turkish market has substantially bolstered sectoral growth, captivating increasing interest from Turkish consumers." VOICEOVER (English): ZEYNEP CERMEN, Xinhua reporter "In a brief timeframe, Chinese brands have made significant strides. Chinese manufacturers conveyed this message to Turkish consumers, 'Well-equipped, high-performance electric cars are affordable'." SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Car sales manager "Turks realized that they could purchase electric cars a

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New museum building opens at China's Shang Dynasty capital archaeological site

STORY: New museum building opens at China's Shang Dynasty capital archaeological site SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Yinxu Museum 2. STANDUP (English): YUAN YUEMING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HE YULING, Deputy chief of Anyang station under the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 4. various of the Yinxu Museum STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN YUEMING, Xinhua correspondent "The new building of the Yinxu Museum in central China's Henan Province opened to the public on Monday. It offers a glimpse of the Shang civilization more than 3,000 years ago. As a new landmark of the World Heritage Site Yin Ruins, the museum showcases a diverse range of cultural relics, including bronzeware, pottery, jade objects, and oracle bones." Located near the archaeological site of the Yin Ruins, which is the location of the last capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600 B.C.-1046

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Two years on, peace still elusive in Ukraine crisis

STORY: Two years on, peace still elusive in Ukraine crisis SHOOTING TIME: recent image in 2024/file DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine 2.STANDUP 1 (English): PENG PEIGEN, Xinhua Correspondent in Moscow 3. various of Ukraine 4. STANDUP 2 (English): PENG PEIGEN, Xinhua Correspondent in Moscow 5. various of Kiev and Moscow 6. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): LI DONGXU, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Kiev STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): PENG PEIGEN, Xinhua correspondent "As the full-scale fight in Ukraine enters its third year, the prospect of peace still seems elusive." In the battlefield, Russia appears to have the upper hand, with the capture of Avdiivka, a strategic stronghold in the Donetsk region. Now, Kiev and its backers are facing an even harder situation than before. To more and more analysts, the balance of war is tipping in Russia's favor. However, on the other hand, the battlefield situation is not so serious to the point w

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Munich conference closes with calls to jointly address global security challenges

STORY: Munich conference closes with calls to jointly address global security challenges SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: MUNICH, Germany CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the MSC 2. STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the MSC 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MIA MOTTLEY, Barbados Prime Minister 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALI SABRY, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YUAN HENGRUI, Xinhua correspondent "The 60th Munich Security Conference concluded on Sunday, emphasizing the necessity of enhancing cooperation and improving global governance. Ongoing conflicts, including the Ukraine crisis and the Israel-Hamas conflict, were among the focal points of discussion during the three-day conference." During the conference, decision-makers and world elites held insightful debates on the urgent need to improve international order, so that every party involved can reap benefits more equally, and agreed that positiv

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Explore AU headquarters building in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa

STORY: Explore AU headquarters building in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the AU headquarters 2. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LALU ETALLA, Senior editor of Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GISCARD KUSEMA, Delegate from Republic of Congo STORYLINE: The 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday at the China-aided AU headquarters building in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The two-day meeting was held at the China-aided AU headquarters building in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. STANDUP 1 (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, everyone. This is my first year to report the AU summit in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. And I am impresse

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37th AU summit underway in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

STORY: 37th AU summit underway in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 37th AU summit 2. STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission 4. various of the meeting STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LIU FANGQIANG, Xinhua correspondent "African heads of state and government are meeting here at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, for this year's AU summit from Feb. 17 to 18. The first decade has passed in the implementation of the continent's development blueprint, Agenda 2063. African leaders are expected to reflect on the work of the first decade and deliberate over the work of the second decade in the venue behind me. Besides, regional peace and stability, education and global multilateralism are also important topics, among others, for this year's