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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference with the participation of political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (r), during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference, which brings together political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe (r), during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference, which brings together political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Day of The World in Progress Forum - Barcelona

Former French Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, during the second day of the 'World in Progress' forum, at the Palau de Congressos de Catalunya, on October 21, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Prisa is organizing the second edition of this conference with the participation of political leaders and leading international experts in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy and journalism. It is a forum that focuses on the challenges of globalization facing all countries in these early years of the 21st century. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, on April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Photocall of the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest

Richard Gere poses during the photocall for the documentary 'Wisdom and Happiness' at the BCN Film Fest, at the Verdi Cinemas, April 29, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). During the documentary the Dalai Lama speaks directly to the camera about inner peace, happiness and the potential for a peaceful and happy 21st century. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Photo taken Feb. 25, 2025, shows the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in the Ishikawa Prefecture city of Kanazawa, central Japan.

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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Photo taken Feb. 25, 2025, shows the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in the Ishikawa Prefecture city of Kanazawa, central Japan.

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21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Photo taken Feb. 25, 2025, shows the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, in the Ishikawa Prefecture city of Kanazawa, central Japan.

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U.N. Summit of the Future

The U.N. Summit of the Future is held at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2024, with the global body unanimously adopting a pact aimed at better dealing with 21st-century challenges ranging from conflict to climate change.

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-NINGBO-DREAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP (CN)

(240722) -- HANGZHOU, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children assemble holographic projectors at the "21st Century Workshop" in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Dream-building workshop plants seeds of science curiosity" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Guangyao)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-NINGBO-DREAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP (CN)

(240722) -- HANGZHOU, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chen Shaohua helps children with handmade creations at the "21st Century Workshop" in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Dream-building workshop plants seeds of science curiosity" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Guangyao)

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CHINA-ZHEJIANG-NINGBO-DREAM-BUILDING WORKSHOP (CN)

(240722) -- HANGZHOU, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chen Shaohua gives a lesson at the "21st Century Workshop" in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 15, 2024. TO GO WITH "Across China: Dream-building workshop plants seeds of science curiosity" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Guangyao)

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Inland river port in China's Henan transforms into shipping hub

STORY: Inland river port in China's Henan transforms into shipping hub SHOOTING TIME: June 5, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: ZHOUKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): REN ZHUORU, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Zhoukou Port in central China's Henan Province 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): DU GUANGXIAN, Chairman of Zhoukou Port Construction and Development Group Co., Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUAN YU, Deputy manager of container management at Zhoukou Port STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): REN ZHUORU, Xinhua correspondent "I'm Xinhua correspondent Ren Zhuoru. Now I am at Zhoukou Port in Henan Province, central China. A batch of containers are being loaded onto the ships, bound for the Philippines and Vietnam. Let's take a look at how this inland province is integrated into the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road." Zhoukou Port has witnessed a resurgence in river shipping in recent years, due to local efforts to revive its waterway shipping. The port has transfo

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Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all

STORY: Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony of laying wreaths in Africa Day STORYLINE: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday urged African countries to ensure that education is made available for all. Education is the greatest equalizer and that investing in resilient education system accessible to all is a cornerstone for development, Hichilema said in remarks delivered on the eve of Africa Day, which falls on May 25. Africa Day, also known as Africa Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is observed annually to celebrate the achievements of the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, from its creation on May 25, 1963. According to the African Union, the theme for this year's commemoration is "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems

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Sustainability anchor for development in 21st century, says UNGA president

STORY: Sustainability anchor for development in 21st century, says UNGA president SHOOTING TIME: April 5, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:54 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 3. various of the interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DENNIS FRANCIS, President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly 5. various of the interview STORYLINE: "Development in the 21st century will need to be anchored in sustainability," Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), said on Friday. During an exclusive interview with Xinhua at the UN headquarters in New York, Francis emphasized the stark contrast between the development models of the 20th and 21st centuries, stressing the urgent need to shift economic strategies and behaviors towards more sustainable pa

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Eurasian Economic Summit reveals China's growing role in building better world for all

STORY: Eurasian Economic Summit reveals China's growing role in building better world for all SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Eurasian Economic Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAHARI ZAHARIEV, Chairman of Bulgaria National Association for Belt and Road Initiative 3. various of Eurasian Economic Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETRE ROMAN, Former Romanian prime minister STORYLINE: The 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, which ended on Thursday in Türkiye's cultural and financial hub of Istanbul, highlighted China's growing role in building a better world for all. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAHARI ZAHARIEV, Chairman of Bulgaria National Association for Belt and Road Initiative "It is impossible to speak about international relations in the 21st century without to give the honor to the special Chinese role in building of a new, much more functional and much more secure international relations." Petre Roman,

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Greater understanding between China, Europe key to prosperous relations: Spanish entrepreneur

STORY: Greater understanding between China, Europe key to prosperous relations: Spanish entrepreneur SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, CEO of China-Europe Consultants, Barcelona 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, CEO of China-Europe Consultants, Barcelona STORYLINE: "Greater understanding" between China and Europe is key to making the most of business opportunities and ensuring future prosperous relations, said a Spanish entrepreneur with 20 years experience working with Chinese companies. Marin Orriols is the CEO of China-Europe Consultants, a consultancy that helps Chinese and European companies establish themselves in each other's markets. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, CEO of China-Europe Consultants, Barcelona "China will become the main power at all levels globally in the 21st century. We can do one of two things: pretend i

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

STORY: 37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English interpretation): AZALI ASSOUMANI, President of Comoros and Chairperson of AU 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABIY AHMED, Ethiopian Prime Minister STORYLINE: The 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday, with a call to increase efforts to improve the state of education in Africa and fast-track the realization of Africa's development endeavors. The two-day meeting, comprising African leaders from AU member states, is held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building res

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African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit

STORY: African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the AU 2. various of the session 3. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission STORYLINE: The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) began Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, with a call for increasing efforts to ensure continental stability and quality education in Africa. The two-day meeting, comprising foreign ministers from AU member states, is being held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024 "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa." Addressing the executive council meeting, the Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat underscored

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the east and west pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple and the surrounding core area for ancient city conservation in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 19, 2023 shows Luoyang Bridge, one of China's four famous ancient bridges, in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows the east and west pagodas of Kaiyuan Temple and the surrounding core area for ancient city conservation in Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 7, 2023 shows a wooden construction named Chaotianmen, one of the seven city gates of ancient Quanzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows the residential houses at Daimei Village, known as the "ancient village on water", in Longhai City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Yue port in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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(SKYEYE) CHINA-FUJIAN-MARITIME SILK ROAD-HERITAGE-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(231215) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Nov. 20, 2023 shows a view of Yue port in Zhangzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located at the eastern end of the maritime Silk Road, Fujian has given play to its unique strengths in the joint implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and achieved fruitful results in building the core region of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. In recent years, the province has been dedicated to protect legacies along the ancient Maritime Silk Road and tried to revive its historical prosperity. Quanzhou, for instance, was one of the world's largest ports along the historic Maritime Silk Road, particularly in ancient China's Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). "Quanzhou: Emporium of the World in Song-Yuan China" was accepted by the UNESCO as a cultural property on its World Heritage List in July 2021. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)