Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest

STORY: Direct passenger flight connects China's Guangzhou with Budapest SHOOTING TIME: June 27, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Budapest Airport exterior 2. various of water salute 3. various of plane arriving at airport 4. various of the speeches and welcoming ceremony STORYLINE: The first scheduled passenger flight between Chinese city Guangzhou and the Hungarian capital Budapest, operated by China Southern Airlines, landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Thursday. As a part of the Hungarian government's "Eastern Opening" policy and China's Belt and Road Initiative, the two countries continue to deepen their bilateral ties with Hungary now having more direct flights to China than any other country in Eastern Europe, according to Boglarka Illes, state secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. "We are very pleased that our bilateral relations, our economic and trade relations are also steadily developi

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

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

Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

American pizzeria owner provides free bread to flood-affected villagers in E China

STORY: American pizzeria owner provides free bread to flood-affected villagers in E China SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:15 LOCATION: HUANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the American pizzeria owner and his team making bread 2. various of the American pizzeria owner and his team distributing bread to flood-affected villagers STORYLINE: An American pizzeria owner gives out free bread to over 100 elderly villagers who were relocated due to flooding in east China's Huangshan. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huangshan, China. (XHTV)

Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling

STORY: Data center in China's Hunan utilizes cold lake water for cooling SHOOTING TIME: recent DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dongjiang Lake 2. various of the Dongjiang Lake big data center 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU MOPING, Deputy director of the local environmental protection bureau STORYLINE: In Zixing City, China's Hunan Province, the Dongjiang Lake big data center hosts over 36,000 servers from the country's top information platforms. To maintain optimal temperatures and prevent malfunctions, the servers are cooled using cold water from Dongjiang Lake, located a few kilometers away. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LEI JIANJUN, Chairman of Hunan Cloudnest Information Technology Co., Ltd. "After pumping up the lake water, we use plate heat exchangers and pipelines to bring the cold air carried by the pumped cold water to coo

Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May

STORY: Türkiye's Istanbul receives nearly 7 mln foreign visitors in Jan-May SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of tourists in Istanbul STORYLINE: Türkiye's Istanbul received nearly 7 million foreign visitors in the first five months of this year, setting a new record for foreign arrivals, according to data released by the Culture and Tourism Ministry on Wednesday. The data showed that the number of foreign visitors to Istanbul increased by 10.31 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. The metropolis welcomed 1.7 million foreign travelers in May alone, marking an 11.48 percent rise from last year and the highest number for the month. In May, the largest number of visitors to Istanbul came from Russia, followed by Germany, the United States, and Iran, according to the data. Meanwhile, in separate data, the ministry reported that from January to May,

ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon

STORY: ICRC provides food supplements to children affected by conflict in Cameroon SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:53 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Makary Integrated Health Center 2. various of Inna Abaicho and her son 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child 4. various of Abanchime Kachalla 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ABANCHIME KACHALLA, chief of Makary Integrated Health Center 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JOSEPHINE GUINA'A, Supervisor of malnutrition ward at Makary Integrated Health Center STORYLINE: It dawned bright and sunny in Makary locality of Cameroon's Far North region. Inna Abaicho was among the first to arrive with her son at Makary Integrated Health Center. The child is 14 months but looks skinny because of poor nutrition. Malnutrition comes with symptoms involving weight loss, reduced appetite, and tiredness and the boy shows such signs. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): INNA ABAICHO, Mother of a malnourished child "I

Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general

STORY: Outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte appointed as NATO secretary general SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of NATO headquarters in Brussels 2. various of NATO exercise BALTOPS 2024 in Gotland, Sweden 3. various of NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence exercise Ramstein Legacy in Romania STORYLINE: The North Atlantic Council decided to appoint outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the next secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO said in a statement Wednesday. The statement said Rutte will assume his duties as NATO's secretary general on Oct. 1, when Jens Stoltenberg's term expires after ten years at the helm of the alliance. On June 19, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis officially announced his withdrawal from the race for NATO's secretary general. Consequently, Rutte has gained the support of all 32 member countries. The Netherlands is a founding memb

Giant pandas leave hometown for U.S.

STORY: Giant pandas leave hometown for U.S. SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the farewell ceremony 2. various of the pandas STORYLINE: Two giant pandas departed from Ya'an City in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday evening, embarking on a 10-year international giant panda protection cooperation in the United States. It marks a new round of giant panda protection cooperation between the two countries, following the agreement signed in February between the China Wildlife Conservation Association and the San Diego Zoo. Yun Chuan, a 5-year-old male, and Xin Bao, a 4-year-old female, were selected from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP). The duo are accompanied by experienced breeders and veterinarians during the journey. The pair will transit through Hong Kong and are scheduled to arrive in the United States on Thursday. The CCRCGP has conduct

China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees

STORY: China's green transformation, innovation impress Summer Davos attendees SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Dalian, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) 2. various of China's Liaoning Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEX ZHAVORONKOV, CEO, Insilico Medicine, the U.S. 5. various of China 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DIMITRI DE BOER, Chief Representative for China, ClientEarth 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ESPEN MEHLUM, Head of Energy Transition Intelligence and Regional Acceleration at World Economic Forum 8. various of China 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MICHAEL HILLARY, Group Executive for Financing Operations, Development Bank of Southern Africa 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SALIM HODALI PINILLA, Chief Retail, Bank of Palestine 11. various of 15th Annual Meeting of the New Ch

China, Vietnam open new border gate pair

STORY: China, Vietnam open new border gate pair SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: FANGCHENGGANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony and vehicles passing 2. various of the customs STORYLINE: China and Vietnam officially opened a new cross-border gate pair, including the customs gate of Lihuo-Bac Phong Sinh, linking the Dongzhong in China and the Hoanh Mo in Vietnam. The construction and upgrade of the Dongzhong border, including Lihuo customs gate, started in July 2019 and were accepted and approved in September 2023, involving a total investment of 1.614 billion yuan (about 222 million U.S. dollars). The border gate pair is expected to help shorten transport time and reduce costs for businesses. It will also facilitate immigration and trade, and step up people-to-people exchanges. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fangchenggang, China. (XHTV)

PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market

STORY: PepsiCo Greater China CEO confident in long-term development of Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PepsiCo's plant 2. various of the Summer Davos 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 4. various of China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC 2. various of ground-breaking ceremony of PepsiCo's food production base in Xi'an 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ANNE TSE, CEO of PepsiCo Greater China Region and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC STORYLINE: CEO of PepsiCo Greater China and Chief Consumer Officer of PepsiCo APAC Anne Tse has expressed her company's commitment to the long-term development of the Chinese market. In an interview with Xinhua during the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, Tse says

China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species

STORY: China's largest lake sees rebound of rare fish species SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Qinghai Lake 2. various of the naked carp 3. various of the Qinghai Lake 4. various of birds at the Qinghai Lake STORYLINE: Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, has seen a positive growth of a rare fish species thanks to ecological protection. The naked carp, known as "Huangyu" in China, is endemic to Qinghai Lake. The fish is not only critical to the existence of local bird species, but also to the ecological balance of the highland lake. Due to overfishing and environmental deterioration, the population of naked carp declined sharply in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2002, Qinghai Lake only had 2,592 tonnes of naked carp. In order to protect the species and restore the environment, the province banned naked carp fishing in Qinghai Lake and nearby rivers in 2003. Qinghai has also closed the lake six

174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria

STORY: 174 migrants deported from Libya to Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:35 LOCATION: Tripoli CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the migrants 2. various of the migrants departing STORYLINE: A total of 174 migrants were deported from Libya to Nigeria on Tuesday with the assistance of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to a Libyan official. Muhammad Baraida, an assistant for security affairs with the Libyan Illegal Immigration Control Department, told Xinhua that the repatriated migrants were mostly women "who tested positive for infectious and chronic diseases." The migrants were deported through IOM's Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) program, which facilitates the return of migrants stranded in Libya to their countries of origin. Baraida added that the voluntary repatriation was carried out in collaboration with IOM and the Nigerian embassy in Libya. Since the 2011 downfall of late leader Muammar Gadd

Freight throughput at China's Horgos Port exceeds 17 mln tonnes in Jan-May

STORY: Freight throughput at China's Horgos Port exceeds 17 mln tonnes in Jan-May SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Horgos highway port 2. various of a China-Europe freight train in operation 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG HAO, Manager of Horgos Haocheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The freight volume passing through the Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached 17.518 million tonnes in the first five months of this year, an increase of 12 percent year-on-year, according to Horgos customs. A total of 3,248 China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passed through Horgos Port during the period, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.9 percent. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIANG HAO, Manager of Horgos Haocheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd. "The business environment at Horgos Port has been improving. In the first five months of this year, our co

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

Croatian expert hails great progress made by Chinese modernization drive under CPC leadership

STORY: Croatian expert hails great progress made by Chinese modernization drive under CPC leadership SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zagreb, Croatia's capital 2. various of China 3. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and Asia expert STORYLINE: Croatian political analyst Mladen Plese recently gave an interview to Xinhua in which he hailed the great changes and progress that China's modernization drive has brought to its people. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and Asia expert "The modernization of China has contributed to such a development of the country that virtually every citizen of China benefits from this modernization, more or less. Everyone's living standard has risen. China has lifted itself out of the jaws of poverty in a way no other country has ever done, and Chinese citizens are truly enjoying all the benefits of modernization. I have been

China-Romania joint lab for agriculture cooperation unveils in Bucharest

STORY: China-Romania joint lab for agriculture cooperation unveils in Bucharest SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Bucharest CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine 2. various of the ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): HAN CHUNLIN, Chinese Ambassador to Romania 4. various of the ceremony 5. various of the lab STORYLINE: The China-Romania Joint Laboratory for Cooperation in Agriculture was officially inaugurated on Tuesday at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (UASVM) in Bucharest, aiming to enhance collaborative research in agricultural science and technological innovation. This joint initiative was built by the Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture under the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the UASVM, with support from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China, the Chinese Embassy in Romania and the Romanian Ministry of Ag

Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025

STORY: Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of wheat crop fields 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of grain markets STORYLINE: Indian government Monday imposed stock limits on the quantity of wheat that retailers and processors can hold. The step has been taken to keep prices in check and prevent hoarding of wheat. "In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on wheat applicable to traders/wholesaler, retailers, big chain retailers and processors for all states," the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution in a statement said. According to the ministry, the limit is 3,000 metric ton (MT) for wholesalers, 10 MT for retailers, 10 MT per

Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague

STORY: Direct flights resume between Beijing, Prague SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Hainan Airlines aircraft touching down in Prague 2. various of Prague 3. various of the passengers 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU ZHENG, Chinese passenger STORYLINE: A Hainan Airlines aircraft touched down in Prague on Monday morning, marking the resumption of direct flights between the capital cities of China and the Czech Republic. Jiri Pos, chief executive officer of the Prague Airport, said, "We have trust in the potential of the market in both directions. Together with Hainan Airlines, we are building a bridge." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIRI POS, Chief executive officer of the Prague Airport "We are extremely happy about this re-reopening of direct route between Beijing and Prague. We believe that the improvement of capacity on the air fl

Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp

STORY: Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar panels 2. various of Kakuma refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 4. various of solar panels 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 6. various of solar panels 7. various of Kakuma refugee camp 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): DESANTOS THEOPHILE BYIZIGIRO, Entertainment joint owner 9. various of Kakuma refugee camp STORYLINE: The Kakuma refugee camp, located 750 kilometers northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, is home to about 288,000 refugees from nine countries including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Residents of Kakuma 3 are beneficiaries of green energy that is readily available via a mini grid that has been made possible thanks to Chinese solar technology. Vasco Hamisi is playing a pivotal

Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024

STORY: Refugee girl living in Kenya defies odds to shine at Paris 2024 SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:20 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the running school 2. various of athletes doing morning exercises 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 4. various of athletes doing morning exercises 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): PERINA LOKURE NAKANG, Athlete 6. various of athletes at training 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach 8. various of athletes at training 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JANET JEPKOSGEI, Nakang's coach STORYLINE: Braving the cold early morning weather, a group of athletes meandered across the Nandi hills, located about 350 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, as part of their daily routine to build the stamina required for middle and long-distance races. Perina Lokure Nakang, a refugee girl from South Sudan, is a member of the group in their final preparations for the 2024 Summer Olympics, scheduled

France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM

STORY: France's investments in Egypt amount to 7.2 bln USD: Egyptian PM SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cabinet headquarters 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: In a meeting with a delegation of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry and representatives of French companies working in Egypt on Monday, Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated that French investments in Egypt amounted to about 7.2 billion U.S. dollars through 940 French companies in the country. During the meeting, Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the projects implemented by these companies in Egypt, their future plans, and their proposals to develop their investments in Egypt. The Prime Minister expressed hope for French companies to increase their investments in Egypt, particularly in sectors like transportation, especially metro projects. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange expected to plead guilty in deal with U.S.

STORY: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange expected to plead guilty in deal with U.S. SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the letter filed by the U.S. Department of Justice 2. various of exterior of U.S. Department of Justice (June 24, 2024) STORYLINE: Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a tentative deal with U.S. Justice Department to plead guilty to a single felony count of violating the Espionage Act, with no additional prison time, according to court filings released Monday evening. Assange left a British prison on Monday and flew out of Britain, Wikileaks said on social media platform X. "The defendant will plead guilty to the charge in the (Criminal) Information of conspiring to unlawfully obtain and disseminate classified information relating to the national defense of the United States," a letter filed by the Justice Department showed. The Criminal Information, filed alongside the l

1 killed in Israeli airstrikes in S. Lebanon

STORY: 1 killed in Israeli airstrikes in S. Lebanon SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of smoke resulting from Israeli shelling on the outskirts of the border town of Aita el Shaab 2. various of destruction in the border town of Kfar Kila STORYLINE: A Lebanese civilian was killed, and a civil defense member wounded on Monday in Israeli airstrikes that targeted several areas in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that the civilian was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the city of Bint Jbeil, and the civil defense member was wounded in an airstrike in al-Taybeh village. Israeli drones and warplanes carried out eight air strikes on six towns and villages in the border area in southern Lebanon, destroying dozens of houses and infrastructure, according to the sources. The sources added that an Israeli drone attacked the Massa camp of Lebanese Hezbollah, loc

Morocco sends medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza

STORY: Morocco sends medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza SHOOTING DATE: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of C-130 2. various of loading medical aid STORYLINE: Moroccan King Mohammed VI has given order on Monday to send humanitarian medical aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to a press release from the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, the aid consists of 40 tonnes of medical supplies, containing equipment for treating burns and emergencies as well as essential medicines. The Moroccan aid will be transported via the same land route used for the food aid sent in March, during which Morocco delivered over 40 tonnes of food, it said. Regarding the current situation in Gaza, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry earlier issued a statement calling for the protection of innocent civilians and the smooth flow of humanitarian aid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Rabat. (XHTV)

Japan to respond appropriately, any time to excessive yen moves: currency official

STORY: Japan to respond appropriately, any time to excessive yen moves: currency official SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024/Earlier footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bank of Japan 2. various of banks in Japan 3. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 4. various of Nikkei stock index STORYLINE: Japan stands ready to take appropriate steps against volatile currency moves at "any time," the country's top currency diplomat said Monday, as the yen neared the 160 line against the U.S. dollar, a level that previously prompted authorities to intervene in the market. Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, warned that excessive yen fluctuations negatively affect the economy. "We are ready to take appropriate action at any time," he told reporters. The yen's weakness persists after the Bank of Japan's decision this month to hold off reducing bond-buying stimulus until its July meeting. The yen weakened to 159.94 per U.S. doll

17 Chinese nationals feared dead in Hwaseong battery plant fire: official

STORY: 17 Chinese nationals feared dead in Hwaseong battery plant fire: official SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: HWASEONG, South Korea CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the battery plant after fire 2. various of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visiting the fire accident site 3. various of the battery plant after fire STORYLINE: South Korean fire department officials said late Monday night that around 17 Chinese nationals were killed in the Hwaseong battery plant fire on the day earlier, but the exact number still needs to be further confirmed. South Korean officials, including Gyeonggi Province Second Vice Governor Oh Who-seok, Hwaseong City Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun, and officials from the fire department, briefed Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Xing Haiming on the accident and the progress of search and rescue efforts at the scene. South Korean officials said the accident has killed 22 people, 17 of them presumably to be Chinese national

Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage

STORY: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:05 LOCATION: BOSRA, Syria CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient city of Bosra 2. various of the theatre of Bosra 3. various of director of Bosra site explaining about the damage and restoration at the theatre 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 5. various of the damages at the Bed of the King's Daughter archaeological site 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 7. various of the damages at the Madrasat abu al-Fida archaeological site 8. various of director of the Bosra site working on his computer 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site STORYLINE: The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of ye

Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations

STORY: Egypt reports growth in electronic payment gateway operations SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ministry of Finance 2. various of Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait speaking STORYLINE: Egypt's Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait said on Sunday that the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GePG) has experienced growth in its operations from July 2023 to May 2024, referring the total value of services processed through GePG reached 2.5 trillion Egyptian pound (EGP) (about 51.9 billion USD) during this period, compared to 2.1 trillion EGP (43.6 billion USD) in the previous fiscal year. The electronic payment service for workers' salaries in the country saw a growth rate of 24 percent, amounting to 299.4 billion EGP (6.21 billion USD), versus 242.2 billion EGP (5.03 billion USD) in the same period of the last fiscal year. The minister further highlighted that the value of the electronic payment service

9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia

STORY: 9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: DAGESTAN, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a shooting site in southern Russia 2. various of street view STORYLINE: Nine people, including seven law enforcement officers, were killed and 25 others injured in shootings in southern Russia's Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, RIA Novosti reported, citing the muftiate of the republic. The shootings occurred at two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in the coastal city of Derbent and Dagestan's capital city of Makhachkala, according to media reports. The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated criminal cases under the article related with terrorist attack on the shootings and a counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in Dagestan, according to the National Anti-Terrorism Committee. Four of the attackers involved in the shootings have been eliminated and security forc

Humanoid robots, a highlight at World Intelligence Expo

STORY: Humanoid robots, a highlight at World Intelligence Expo SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 World Intelligence Expo 2. various of humanoid robot Xiaoqi 3. various of humanoid robot Walker X 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): XIONG JINGCHUANG, UBTECH Robotics Corp Ltd. 5. various of the 2024 World Intelligence Expo STORYLINE: Humanoid robots have been charming crowds at the 2024 World Intelligence Expo, which concluded in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Sunday. These lifelike robots on display are capable of walking quickly, dancing, and even making coffee. With her sleek shoulder-length hair, high heels, figure-hugging outfit, and flawless makeup, humanoid robot Xiaoqi stands elegantly in the exhibition hall, ready to answer a myriad of questions. According to its producer Ex-Robots, a company based in northeast China's Dalian City, the robot model has begun mass production. At pre

North China's millennium-old village sees thriving homestay industry

STORY: North China's millennium-old village sees thriving homestay industry SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Taidu Village 2. various of homestays in Taidu Village STORYLINE: From a millennium-old village to a well-known rural tourism destination, Taidu Village in north China's Shanxi has achieved a beautiful transformation via homestay industry in just a number of years. In the past, Taidu Village, a small village with a population of less than a thousand, was an ordinary small village. The residents made their living on agriculture for generations. Since 2016, rural tourism has been developed, and changes have quietly occurred within the village. In 2021, led by the local government, a professional operation and management company was introduced to carry out a major renovation of the entire village, deeply explore the folk culture of the village, and carry out professional design while retaining t

24 Solar Terms: Summer Solstice

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Summer Solstice SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: GUANGDONG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a woman making tea 2. various of lotus in painting STORYLINE: Xiazhi, or the Summer Solstice, is the tenth solar term of a year. It falls on Friday this year. It marks the longest daytime in the Northern Hemisphere. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangdong, China. (XHTV)

ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region

STORY: ICRC sows seeds of hope for displaced people in Cameroon's Far North region SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:27 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of displaced people in Hile Alifa 2. various of Abaicho Boukar 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABAICHO BOUKAR, Displaced person 4. various of Feda Matna 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): FEDA MATNA, Displaced person 6. various of Arsene Kouame 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ARSENE KOUAME, ICRC agricultural engineer STORYLINE: In Hile Alifa, a locality in Logone-et-Chari division of Cameroon's Far North region, hundreds of displaced people live in a sprawling mass of shelter made of wood and tall grass. Abaicho Boukar is one of them. He fled with his two wives and children after gunmen invaded his village, Karina, and inflicted pain and suffering on the villagers. They hoped to find peace and sanctuary when they arrived at Hile Alifa, but again, life became unbearable. More than 80 percent of the population in the region

Kenya says Chinese-built dam to unleash multiple benefits

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

Chinese medical team provides free medical services to landslide-wrecked region in Papua New Guinea

STORY: Chinese medical team provides free medical services to landslide-wrecked region in Papua New Guinea SHOOTING TIME: June 15-16, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ENGA, Papua New Guinea CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the landslide-hit area 2. various of Chinese medical team providing free medical services 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOEN JIM, Yambali villager 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PINDIK DANIEL, Yambali villager 5. various of Enga Province Governor Peter Ipatas meeting with Chinese medical team 6. various of the landslide-hit area STORYLINE: The 13th Chinese medical team to Papua New Guinea recently came to the landslide-hit Yambali village to provide free medical services for locals. During the two-day free clinic services, Chinese doctors treated about 160 villagers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOEN JIM, Yambali villager "This medical team came to help us, give us medicine, to the sick people. We are very happy. We are happy to meet these guys. They gave us some good

Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative

STORY: Egypt expects 2 bln USD in revenue from expat customs-free car import initiative SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait 2. various of an Egyptian port 3. various of new cars STORYLINE: Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said on Thursday that the applications registered by expats, with an aim of benefiting from the zero-customs car import initiative, push expectations to about 2 billion U.S. dollars in revenue. The minister said that more than 250,000 "import approvals" have been issued, and over 35,000 imported cars have been released so far. The initiative allows expatriates to bring one personal-use vehicle to Egypt without incurring customs duties or taxes, including the value-added tax (VAT). Egyptians living abroad should make a five-year bank deposit in foreign currency. After five years, expatriates can withdraw their money in Egyptian pounds accor

19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas

STORY: 19 killed due to heatstroke in Delhi, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/WEATHER SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Indian gate 2. various of street views 3. various of people drinking water STORYLINE: At least five persons died due to heatstroke in India's capital city and nearly 14 others died in the neighboring city of Noida over the past 72 hours, forcing the federal government to issue an advisory to government hospitals to prioritize heatstroke patients' treatment. Besides, more than 60 patients suffering from heatstroke were admitted at various hospitals. Most of them were said to be laborers, or those aged above 65 years. Delhi and nearby areas have been witnessing intense heatwave conditions over the past few days, with the mercury hovering around 45 degree Celsius during daytime. Meanwhile, according to a report by private news agency ANI, flights operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International

Israeli army confirms killing of senior Hamas commander in Gaza

STORY: Israeli army confirms killing of senior Hamas commander in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:33 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli troops near the border with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel 2. various of smoke after Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip STORYLINE: The Israeli army confirmed on Thursday the killing of a Hamas commander in an airstrike in the town of Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in a press statement that Ahmed Al-Sawarka, who led sniper operations in the Beit Hanoun area and played a role in "terrorist" acts against Israeli forces, was killed by a military aircraft. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday that IDF troops are continuing to operate in the central Gaza Strip and the southern Rafah area. The health authorities in Gaza said in a press statement that as of Thursday, the Palestinian death toll from Israeli military operatio

Refugees in Egypt wish for peace on World Refugee Day

STORY: Refugees in Egypt wish for peace on World Refugee Day SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of refugee boys playing a football game in Cairo 2. various of Kamal Mahmoud, a Sudanese coach 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KAMAL MAHMOUD, Sudanese football coach living in Cairo 4. various of Kamal Mahmoud and refugee boys 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): KAMAL MAHMOUD, Sudanese football coach living in Cairo 6. various of refugee boys playing a football game 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 8. various of refugee boys playing a football game 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 10. various of Ahmed Khamis Hasaballah, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): AHMED KHAMIS HASABALLAH, Palestinian journalist living in Cairo STORYLINE: A dozen refugees and expatriates from Sudan, South Sudan, and other countri

Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

Refugees in Kenya transform arid lands into agricultural oasis to boost food security

STORY: Refugees in Kenya transform arid lands into agricultural oasis to boost food security SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. various of farmers working in Kakuma Refugee Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ABDULAZIZ LUGAZO, Refugee from Somalia 4. various of the farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of the UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 6. various of the farm in Kakuma Refugee Camp STORYLINE: Deep in the heart of Kenya's arid northwest region, a transformation is taking place in Kakuma Refugee Camp. What was once a barren, inhospitable landscape is now a thriving agricultural oasis, thanks to the resilience and determination of refugees. Abdulaziz Lugazo, a 42-year-old Somali refugee and father of three, is weeding his vegetable crops, anticipating a bumper harvest in Kakuma. Kakuma Refugee Camp is the country's second largest camp hosting about

Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal

STORY: Nanchuan Ancient Street, a new cultural landmark along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of the Grand Canal 2. various of the Nanchuan Ancient Street 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LUO JINGYA, General manager, Cangzhou Grand Canal Operation and Management Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Nanchuan Ancient Street in north China's Cangzhou City has evolved into a new cultural landmark along the Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. Bathed in rich history and culture along the Grand Canal, the street has been revitalized with a blend of traditional architecture and modern commercial industries. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JIA JINGJING, Visitor at Nanchuan Ancient Street "I often come here with my friends and

China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO

STORY: China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. various of Deutsche Bank 3. various of China's Tianjin 4. various of Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE (English): OLE GERDAU, Chief Operating Officer at Deutsche Bank China STORYLINE: Deutsche Bank has recently made substantial investments in enhancing its operational capacity in north China's Tianjin Municipality, said Ole Gerdau, chief operating officer at Deutsche Bank China. Deutsche Bank has a storied history marked by the establishment of its first international branch in Shanghai. Today, it is an international industry leader recognized as a preeminent financial institution among foreign banks in China, boasting an extensive array of licenses and a commitment to delivering financial services to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations and financial entities. SOUNDBITE (Englis

Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

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

Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels

STORY: Report on Chinese NEV manufacturers in Europe launched in Brussels SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brussels 2. various of the event STORYLINE: The China Economic Information Service of Xinhua News Agency and the China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union (CCCEU) on Wednesday jointly launched a report focusing on Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in Europe. Addressing the event, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said China and Europe are fully capable of achieving mutual benefits and win-win cooperation in the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, given their commitment to promoting energy conservation, reduction of carbon emissions and harmonious coexistence between man and nature. Fu said the report released on Wednesday has analyzed the global demand for NEVs and summarized the development and competitive advantages of China's NEV industry, offering valuable references for China a

UN-backed school lights path of hope for vulnerable refugee girls in Kenya

STORY: UN-backed school lights path of hope for vulnerable refugee girls in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: TURKANA, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of women refugee in Kakuma Refugee Camp 2. various of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School 3. various of girls in class 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAGI AKILIMALI, Refugee from DRC 3. various of the principal 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPHINE NGUTA, Principal of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School STORYLINE: For Iragi Akilimali, living in one of the largest refugee camps in Kenya has not diminished her dreams of becoming a doctor, a feat many of her peers would consider difficult. The 18-year-old student of Lifeworks Tumaini Girls Secondary School fled war in her native Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with her family in 2016 in search of a brighter future in Kenya and ended up at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya's northwestern county of Turkana. The sprawling refugee camp,

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

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

Taiwan compatriot participates in community governance in Chinese mainland city

STORY: Taiwan compatriot participates in community governance in Chinese mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiamen City 2. various of Hsiung Chi working at Xinglong Community 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HSIUNG CHI, Assistant to director for Taiwanese affairs in Xinglong Community 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HSIUNG CHI, Assistant to director for Taiwanese affairs in Xinglong Community 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HSIUNG CHI, Assistant to director for Taiwanese affairs in Xinglong Community STORYLINE: In China, community-level governance allows residents to manage their own affairs. In Xiamen City in the eastern province of Fujian, Xinglong Community illustrates how people from China's Taiwan actively engage in community management in the Chinese mainland. Hsiung Chi, originally from Taiwan and a resident of Xiamen for 28 years, serves as an assistant to the director for Taiwanese affairs in Xinglon