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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A staff member demonstrates a remote-controlled washing machine of Panasonic during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors pose for photos while tasting beer at the booth of Tsingtao Beer during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

Visitors are seen at the booth of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Starbucks during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows robots at the booth of Nvidia during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

This photo taken on July 17, 2025 shows the booth of Apple during the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the 2025 CISCE runs from July 16 to 20, gathering more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations. Overseas exhibitors accounted for 32 percent among all, or 3 percentage points higher compared to the previous edition. This year's event also saw more than 170 visitor delegations from abroad, and over 230 exhibitors here are first-timers. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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

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Over 200 multinationals participate in expo promoting opening-up of central China

STORY: Over 200 multinationals participate in expo promoting opening-up of central China SHOOTING TIME: May 31-June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA STOJANOVIC, Advisor to the Serbian Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry STORYLINE: Over 200 multinationals are participating in the 13th Central China Investment and Trade Exposition (Expo Central China 2024), which is being held to facilitate trade and investment in the country's central region. This year's expo is in Changsha, the capital of central China's Hunan Province, and it has attracted the participation of over 1,000 businesses from 32 countries and regions, according to organizers. "Opening-up and innovation for the rise of central China" is the theme of the 2024 event, which has an exhibition area of approximately 40,000 square meters. It features a variety of areas covering fields such as digital finance, the low-a

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FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity"

STORY: FM spokesperson refutes western accusation of "overcapacity" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: Some Western countries have lately been accusing China of "overcapacity," which is baseless hype and China firmly rejects it, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China's new energy sector capacity is advanced and much-needed capacity for green development, not 'overcapacity.' China's green technology and products, especially the growth of new energy industry, meet countries' need to address the energy crisis and respond to climate change and will make an important contribution to the global green and low-carbon transition. The rapid growth of China's new energy industry is determined by the laws of economics and market factors, not subsidies. China's n

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Curtains drawn on 13th African Games as Egypt dominates

STORY: Curtains drawn on 13th African Games as Egypt dominates SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the closing ceremony of the 13th African Games 2. various of the 13th African Games 3. various of the handing over of the flag to Egypt STORYLINE: The 13th African Games concluded on Saturday in Ghana's capital Accra, with Egypt emerging top of the medal table. Egypt took 101 gold medals at the Games, while Nigeria and South Africa followed with 47 and 32 golds respectively. Host nation Ghana took 19 golds to place sixth in the medal table. Closing the Games, Ghana's president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo congratulated and commended all participating athletes for their dedication, valor, and personal sacrifice to win laurels for their respective countries. He said Africa would take a cue from the athletes' sportsmanship and camaraderie to harness the power of sports for positive change, promoting peace,

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Giant pandas stand witness to friendship between China, France

STORY: Giant pandas stand witness to friendship between China, France SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of giant pandas 3. various of French Catholic priest Pierre Armand David 4. various of France 5. various of giant pandas abroad 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANTOINE LECLERC, Zoo Veterinarian 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): VERONIQUE PATRICE, Panda fanatic STORYLINE: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. The giant panda, which was discovered by a French priest some 155 years ago in southwest China's Ya'an, marked the beginning of enduring China-France ties. Since the founding of New China in 1949, China began presenting giant pandas as "goodwill ambassadors" to friendly countries. In 1964, China and France established diplomatic ties. In mid-September 1973, then French President Georges Pompidou visited China. During the exchange o

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2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year expected to promote friendship, boost tourism

STORY: 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year expected to promote friendship, boost tourism SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024/file DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony 2. various of Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK SANITA, Cambodian souvenir vendor 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SEANG SAMRITH, Cambodian university student 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): CHENG JUANJUAN, Chinese student at the Royal University of Phnom Penh STORYLINE: The 2024 Cambodia-China People-to-People Exchange Year was officially launched in Siem Reap, Cambodia on Saturday, aiming at further deepening the bonds of friendship between the two countries. The initiative was welcomed by people from both countries. They hoped it would enhance the growth of the tourism industry and deepen cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): SOK SANITA, Cambodian souvenir vendor "I think this event is very important because the Cambodia-China people-to-people exchange

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Int'l expos on garment machinery, products conclude in Dhaka

STORY: Int'l expos on garment machinery, products conclude in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expos in Dhaka STORYLINE: Two concurrent exhibitions on garment machinery and relevant products, which intended to bring the sector insiders under one roof, concluded on Sunday in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The 21st edition of "Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB) 2024" and the 13th Garment Accessories and Packaging Exposition (GAPEXPO) 2024 have attracted thousands of industrial insiders since Thursday. Around 300 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, including China, participated in the four-day exhibitions. The Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association in collaboration with its local partner organized the exhibitions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Dhaka. (XHTV)

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Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off

STORY: Festive fever grips Abidjan as Africa Cup of Nations kicks off SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: ABIDJAN, Cote d'Ivoire CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Abidjan 2. various of exciting citizens 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YANN KOUADIO MIEZAN, Resident 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): SERGES KOUADI, Resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): SARAN KAMAGATE, Resident STORYLINE: The 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday. The streets, community playgrounds, and shopping malls are abuzz with excitement, brimming with AFCON elements. High spirits reign as people eagerly await this African sporting feast. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SEVEREIN KOUASSI, Resident "We come here to buy support items for the AFCON, because it is about to start! Friends from all countries are welcome to the AFCON. Abidjan welcomes you! We are waiting for you here! Come and have fun

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Chinese-Tunisian civilizations exchange conference opens in Tunis

STORY: Chinese-Tunisian civilizations exchange conference opens in Tunis SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese-Tunisian cultural and civilizations exchange conference STORYLINE: Exchanges and dialogues on civilizations between China and Tunisia will promote the two countries' common development and prosperity, the president of the Chinese Association for International Understanding (CAFIU) Ji Bingxuan said on Monday. He made the remarks at a Chinese-Tunisian cultural and civilizations exchange conference jointly held in the Tunisian capital by CAFIU and the Tunisian National Heritage Institute (INP) with the participation of Chinese and Tunisian researchers, academics, and historians. The China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative aims for co-existence and mutual learning among different civilizations, and plays an important role in promoting the modernization process of human society and the di

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Overseas Chinese talent conference for development underway in east China

STORY: Overseas Chinese talent conference for development underway in east China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fuzhou cityscape 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU LIN, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YUE ZHENGJUN, Graduate from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands 4. various of Fuzhou cityscape STORYLINE: The first Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in Fuzhou, China. More than 1,000 guests from 37 countries and regions are participating in the conference, and will conduct exchanges and engage in cooperation concerning overseas Chinese talent and economic development in key fields. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LU LIN, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences "In Fuzhou of Fujian Province, this platform for overseas Chinese is very valuable. I hope that this platform can play an important role, especially in advancing innovation i

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Italy enacts ban on lab-produced meat

STORY: Italy enacts ban on lab-produced meat SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:32 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of meat products in the supermarket STORYLINE: Italy has become the first country in the world to ban the production, sale, and import of cultivated meat -- a term derived from the way it is produced by the cultivation of animal cells rather than through the slaughter of animals. The ban also extends to the use of words referring to traditional meat products, such as "salami" and "steak," for marketing plant-based meat substitutes. The Italian parliament passed the new law after months of debate. Breaking the rules can carry fines of up to 60,000 euros (65,800 U.S. dollars). Italy's ban comes as other countries -- including Germany and Spain -- are investing heavily in research for improving the production process for cultivated meat. Supporters argue that processing cultivated meat is more sustainable as it has a smaller environ

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BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert

STORY: BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Egypt 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has spoken highly of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying it's a very important initiative for humanity. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI, which has attracted more than three-quarters of the world's countries and 32 international organizations. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The Belt and Road Initiative is a very important initiative for humanity. It is an economic development initiative that benefits everyone. Over the past 10 years, it has had a positive impact. In the last 10 years, many countries have joined it (BRI), because they are confident that this initiative is in their interest. This initiative w

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Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye

STORY: Association of Space Explorers conference opens in Türkiye DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: BURSA, Türkiye CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gokmen Space Aviation Training Center 2. various of annual conference of Association of Space Explorers (ASE) STORYLINE: The annual conference of the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) started on Monday in the Turkish city of Bursa, gathering dozens of astronauts and pioneers in the space industry from around the world. The ASE's 34th Planetary Congress, which runs until Friday, attracted more than 70 representatives from around 20 countries and offers a series of technical sessions, seminars and student meetings. Many prominent names in the industry, including world-renowned astronauts, would be sharing their experiences, including Chinese astronaut Fei Junlong. Speaking at the opening of the event, Turkish Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacir urged the global community to work together and develop the space i

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European, Chinese scholars join hands to advance traditional Chinese medicine

STORY: European, Chinese scholars join hands to advance traditional Chinese medicine DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: LEIDEN, the Netherlands CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of the Good Practice Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association (GP-TCM RA) STORYLINE: European and Chinese scholars were building a collaborative bridge in the field of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as they held their annual academic meeting here, a tradition that has spanned the past decade. In Leiden, a city in the Dutch province of South Holland, about 50 scholars from China and European countries, such as the Netherlands, Germany, Britain, Italy, Austria, Norway, Belgium and Poland, participated in the 2023 annual meeting of the Good Practice Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association (GP-TCM RA), a non-profit international academic research institution founded in 2012. During the three-day meeting, which concluded on Wednesday, they shared their latest research findings

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Experts, scholars discuss BRI contributions to global human rights cause in Geneva

STORY: Experts, scholars discuss BRI contributions to global human rights cause in Geneva DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZUO FENG, Vice chairman and secretary-general, China Foundation for Human Rights Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HU BILIANG, Executive dean of the Belt and Road School at Beijing Normal University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG AINING, Director of the Human Rights Studies Center in China Foreign Affairs University STORYLINE: A symposium focusing on the progress of the human rights cause in countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation was held in Geneva on Tuesday. At the symposium, human rights experts and scholars from China and other countries exchanged their views on the contributions of the BRI cooperation to global development and human rights progress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZUO FENG, Vice chairman and secretary-gen

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Turkish scholar praises China's holistic approach to human rights protection

STORY: Turkish scholar praises China's holistic approach to human rights protection DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar said that China has been taking giant steps to protect human rights by adopting a holistic perspective. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "If a country recognizes and internalizes human rights through its genuine efforts, in parallel with its development, industrialization, and progress, then human rights can find a solid foundation, (as is happening in China)." SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): BARIS DOSTER, Scholar with Istanbul-based Marmara University "Otherwise, I see in developed countries that the gap between the developed and underdeveloped, between the rich and the poor deepens

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Kuwait hopes to boost health cooperation with China, minister says

STORY: Kuwait hopes to boost health cooperation with China, minister says DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: MUBARAK AL-KABEER GOVERNORATE, Kuwait CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST 1. various of 47th anniversary of Chinese medical team to Kuwait 2. various of Zhang Li speaking 3. various of Zhang Jianwei speaking 4. various of Ahmad Al-Awadhi speaking 5. various of 47th anniversary of Chinese medical team to Kuwait STORYLINE: Kuwait's Health Minister Ahmad Al-Awadhi on Monday voiced hope of strengthening cooperation in health with China. The health minister made the remarks at a ceremony commemorating the 47th anniversary of Chinese medical teams aiding Kuwait. Dispatching medical teams is "an example of our cooperation based on the agreement reached between the two countries in the field of health," he said. Al-Awadhi said that the Chinese medical team is an honorable work model, providing medical care and rehabilitation services for patients with professional skills in traditional Chinese m

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Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University produces 50,000 Chinese-language professionals for Nepal

STORY: Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University produces 50,000 Chinese-language professionals for Nepal DATELINE: July 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: EDUCATION/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1.various of the 16th anniversary ceremony of the Confucius Institute 2.various of speech 3.various of performance 4.various of speech 5.various of performance 6.various of a group photo STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute at Kathmandu University has trained nearly 50,000 Chinese-language professionals for Nepal since its inception 16 years ago, as the university voiced readiness on Monday to do more to promote cultural exchanges between the two countries. The institute has not only opened Chinese language courses at universities, colleges and primary and secondary schools in Nepal, but also launched other programs including Chinese classes for Nepal Army and government officials, said Gao Xiaofeng, vice president of Hebei University of Economics and Business, which is co-building the Confucius Insti

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Ties with China strengthened by incorporation of yuan: Argentine central bank chief

STORY: Ties with China strengthened by incorporation of yuan: Argentine central bank chief DATELINE: July 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view of Buenos Aires 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL PESCE, Argentine Central Bank President 3. various of street view of Buenos Aires 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL PESCE, Argentine Central Bank President STORYLINE: The Central Bank of Argentina has announced it will allow financial institutions to use the Chinese yuan, or renminbi (RMB), as a currency for collecting deposits by individuals and legal entities. According to Argentine Central Bank President Miguel Angel Pesce, this move will further strengthen the relationship between Argentina and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL PESCE, Argentine Central Bank President "From the moment China posed the internationalization of renminbi, Argentina has supported this process, like most countries in the world, which had a fundamenta

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Afghanistan's Torkham port gears up trade with China

STORY: Afghanistan's Torkham port gears up trade with China DATELINE: June 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Torkham port in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province 2. STANDUP (English): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Pashto): OSTAN, Truck driver 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pashto): MUFTI ESMATULLAH, Commissioner of the border town of Torkham 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Pashto): QURISHI BADLON, Public relations officer of Nangarhar province STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZOU XUEMIAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province. What's behind me is the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is the busiest port of entry between the two countries, serving as a major transporting, shipping, and receiving site. Many huge trucks passed behind me loaded with all kinds of goods, including goods from China. A large number of Chinese goods enter the Afghan market through here via Pakistan. The border crossing behind

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Over 32 mln tonnes of grain exported under grain deal: Turkish minister

STORY: Over 32 mln tonnes of grain exported under grain deal: Turkish minister DATELINE: June 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cargo and dry cargo ships in Türkiye STORYLINE: More than 32 million tonnes of grain have been transported to the world markets through the Black Sea grain corridor since August 2022, a Turkish government minister said Sunday. Most of the grain was transported to China, Spain, Türkiye and Italy, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu was quoted by the Ihlas news agency as saying. The grain sent to African countries doubled in the past six months, accounting for 12 percent of the total amount, the minister noted, adding 290 out of 987 vessels loaded with grain were Turkish-flagged. Russia and Ukraine signed an agreement in July 2022 brokered by Türkiye and the United Nations to resume grain exports from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, which came to a halt after a conflict broke out between the two countr

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Int'l students learn China's experience in fighting desertification

STORY: Int'l students learn China's experience in fighting desertification DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Baijitan national nature reserve 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MOHAMMED ABDULKAREM, Yemeni student, Ningxia Medical University 3. various of the Baijitan national nature reserve 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVIES MUNASHE, Zimbabwean student, Ningxia Medical University STORYLINE: Saturday marks the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a United Nations observance. On Friday, international students from 14 countries paid a visit to the Baijitan national nature reserve in China's Ningxia to learn about China's experience in combating desertification. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MOHAMMED ABDULKAREM, Yemeni student, Ningxia Medical University "We'd like to learn about China's measures for desertification prevention and control. As I've come here, I've seen that the achievements are really great." Located on the southwes

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China-made MG vehicles exported to Europe

STORY: China-made MG vehicles exported to Europe DATELINE: May 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Xiamen Port STORYLINE: A "ro-ro" (roll-on/roll-off) ship carrying 3,061 MG vehicles, including 1,722 new energy vehicles (NEVs), made by China's major automaker SAIC Motor set off Sunday from east China's Xiamen Port to Bristol Port in Britain. It set a new record for the number of vehicles exported from the terminal to a single port in foreign countries. Since the beginning of this year, more than 43,000 NEVs have been exported via the Xiamen Port, about five times higher than that of last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xiamen, China. (XHTV)

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China, Vietnam release 100 mln fish into Beibu Gulf

STORY: China, Vietnam release 100 mln fish into Beibu Gulf DATELINE: May 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture authorities of China and Vietnam releasing some 100 million fish and shrimps STORYLINE: Agriculture authorities of China and Vietnam jointly released some 100 million fish and shrimps in the Beibu Gulf waters on Saturday afternoon. The event, aimed at restoring fishery resources in the Beibu Gulf, took place in the border city of Fangchenggang, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Eight aquatic species, including black sea bream, yellowfin sea bream, and prawn, were released into the Beibu Gulf waters at this event. China-Vietnam fishery cooperation has a long history, and the positive interactions and cooperation between the two countries in this and other fields have brought tangible benefits to the people of both sides, Ma Youxiang, vice minister of agriculture and rural affairs, said at the event. Since 2017,

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U.S. democracy not example for other countries: Argentine sociologist

STORY: U.S. democracy not example for other countries: Argentine sociologist DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in the U.S. 2 SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist STORYLINE: The U.S. has convened the second so-called "Summit for Democracy" this week. Argentine sociologist Marcelo Rodriguez has said the U.S. democracy with enormous weaknesses cannot be considered as an example for other countries. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): MARCELO RODRIGUEZ, Argentine sociologist "The United States presents itself to the world as a model of democracy, and especially for the countries in Latin America. But if we analyze how the democratic system is working in the United States, we realize that it cannot be considered as an example. There are enormous weaknesses in the system that it tries to present all the time as the great model of Western democracy. It is actually a system in which only a much smaller percentage of the popula

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Asia Youth Leaders Forum launched in Guangzhou

STORY: Asia Youth Leaders Forum launched in Guangzhou DATELINE: March 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PUTERI ANETTA KOMARUDIN, Indonesian politician 3. various of the forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMAD SAEED AL MARZOUKI, CEO of Hala China 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: The Asia Youth Leaders Forum kicked off on Saturday in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. During the event, about 400 young people from Asian countries discuss topics including fostering technology cooperation, promoting high-quality development, enhancing healthcare, encouraging financial investment, innovation and entrepreneurship, and the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PUTERI ANETTA KOMARUDIN, Indonesian politician "In terms of cultural cooperation, I am pretty sure that we have to increase the number of exchanges that we have, especially between th

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North America's largest construction trade show concludes in Las Vegas

STORY: North America's largest construction trade show concludes in Las Vegas DATELINE: March 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of construction equipment on display at the show STORYLINE: North America's largest construction trade show concluded in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Saturday after showcasing innovative products and the trend in the machinery and construction industries. The show, named CONEXPO-CON/AGG, drew more than 2,400 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions, according to the organizer. More than 139,000 construction and fluid power professionals from 133 countries and regions joined the trade show, held from Tuesday to Saturday. "The innovations in the construction industry unveiled this week will play a role in helping construction professionals drive meaningful and sustainable economic growth," said Phil Kelliher, Caterpillar senior vice president and CONEXPO-CON/AGG show chair. This year's show emphasized how the construction

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Belt and Road Initiative participated by three-fourths of world's countries: Chinese FM

STORY: Belt and Road Initiative participated by three-fourths of world's countries: Chinese FM DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:09 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The Belt and Road Initiative has attracted the participation of over three-fourths of countries in the world and 32 international organizations, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Int'l kite festival returns to Malaysia

STORY: Int'l kite festival returns to Malaysia DATELINE: Feb. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the kite festival STORYLINE: The 25th Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival concluded on Sunday with more than 100 kite enthusiasts from over 40 countries and regions joining the event. The festival was put on hold in the last three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gigantic and colorful kites of all kinds of designs again filled the sky above Pasir Gudang in Malaysia's southern state of Johor. The public has free entry to the festival which also features various performances, exhibitions, and workshops. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuala Lumpur. (XHTV)

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U.S. high individual armament rate poses significant threat: expert

STORY: U.S. high individual armament rate poses significant threat: expert DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of scenes of gun violence in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): CIHAT YAYCI, Retired Turkish admiral 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): CIHAT YAYCI, Retired Turkish admiral 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): CIHAT YAYCI, Retired Turkish admiral STORYLINE: A retired Turkish admiral said the United States, which has a high individual armament rate, poses a significant threat at both the national and international levels. According to the Gun Violence Archive, a website that tracks shootings in the U.S., in the first month of 2023, the country had reported more than 3,800 deaths from gun violence with 52 mass shootings. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): CIHAT YAYCI, Retired Turkish admiral "So this 'disease' can spread anywhere. We must be cautious. Such armament, everyone having a gun at home, igniting internal conflicts in other countries, bears very grav

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Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated in Mexico

STORY: Chinese Lunar New Year celebrated in Mexico DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Happy Chinese New Year" Bicycle Costume Contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): CELESTE MEJIA, Winner of the adult group of the bicycle costume contest 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): WANG HUIJUN, Charge d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Mexico 4. various of the 18th "Getting to know China" Cultural Festival 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): OYUKI CORAL, Winner of the drawing competition STORYLINE: Several Mexican cities got into the spirit of Chinese New Year in the past weekend with traditional cultural activities. In Mexico City, the "Happy Chinese New Year" Bicycle Costume Contest was held at the Angel of Independence, attracting thousands of local residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): CELESTE MEJIA, Winner of the adult group of the bicycle costume contest "China is potentially one of the best countries. So I feel that it is good for Mexicans to learn another cul

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Chinese tourism highlighted at Int'l tourism fair FITUR

STORY: Chinese tourism highlighted at Int'l tourism fair FITUR DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourism fair and Chinese tourists arriving at Madrid airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ARNOLDO FERRER, Jiangsu Culture and Tourism Commercial Office in Spain 3. various of the tourism fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): BONET JORGE, President of Fundacion Aula de Cine Collection 5. various of the tourism fair 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): VANESA ZAMORA, Visitor 7. various of Chinese tourists 8. various of cityscape in Madrid STORYLINE: Chinese tourism has intrigued many visitors of the International Tourism Fair FITUR 2023, which is being held in the Spanish capital Madrid from Jan. 18 to 22. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ARNOLDO FERRER, Jiangsu Culture and Tourism Commercial Office in Spain "I find it satisfying that people from China can come and can exchange ideas with other people here in Spain, for example." Many countries have opened their doors to Chin

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"Coordination, cohesion are critical" in preparing for coming global risks -- WEF managing director

STORY: "Coordination, cohesion are critical" in preparing for coming global risks -- WEF managing director DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:32 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Global Risks Report 2023 released by the World Economic Forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF managing director STORYLINE: Facing short-term risks like the soaring cost of living and long-term ones as climate change, countries need to work together to avoid "resource rivalries" and adopt a multi-stakeholder approach, the World Economic Forum (WEF) managing director has said. Saadia Zahidi told Xinhua in a video interview after the WEF released its Global Risks Report 2023 on Wednesday. According to the report, conflict and geo-economic tensions have triggered a series of deeply interconnected global risks, with the cost of living crisis being the most s

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Multinational artworks light up streets in China's Chongqing

STORY: Multinational artworks light up streets in China's Chongqing DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artworks STORYLINE: The first International Light Art Festival opened in SW China's Chongqing on Friday evening, lighting up the streets with artworks by teams from more than a dozen countries, including China, Italy, France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania. 3D mapping technology and projection technology are used in the art show and presented a strong visual impact. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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U.N. ambassadors gather at kickoff ceremony ahead of World Cup

NEW YORK, United States - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (4th from R, 3rd row) joins representatives from 32 countries and children at a kickoff ceremony at the international body's headquarters on June 9, 2014, ahead of the start of the soccer World Cup in Brazil.

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Nurse at quake-hit hospital awarded by Red Cross

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken May 14, 2013, shows Aiko Kin, deputy director and head nurse at the Ishinomaki Japanese Red Cross Hospital in Miyagi Prefecture, who was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Committee of the Red Cross earlier in the year for her dedication to victims of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan. Kin was among 32 nurses from 16 countries to receive the medal, which honors "exceptional courage and devotion to victims of armed conflict or natural disaster."

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Transport ministry warns manufacturer over faked safety data

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Kakegawa (C), president of Koito Industries Ltd., and other company executives bow during a press conference at the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2010, after being instructed by the ministry to improve the company's business operations. The company has fabricated fire resistance and strength data on 150,000 seats for planes for 32 carriers in 24 countries and territories.

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Transport ministry warns manufacturer over faked safety data

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Kakegawa (L), president of Koito Industries Ltd., receives instructions to improve the company's business operations from Ryuhei Maeda, director general of the Civil Aviation Bureau at the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2010. The company has fabricated fire resistance and strength data on 150,000 seats for planes for 32 carriers in 24 countries and territories.

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(4)Pictures from World Cup in Pusan

PUSAN, South Korea - South Korean youths parade the national flags of the 32 countries taking part in the World Cup finals during a ceremony at Pusan Sports Complex Main Stadium on June 2 before the start of a World Cup group B match between Paraguay and South Africa (World Cup 2002)

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1st int'l 'shogi' tournament games starts

The two-day first international amateur ''shogi''(Japanese chess) championship tournament game began in downtown Tokyo on June 19, with 32 participants from 27 countries, including the United States, Israel and the Philippines. The competitors are playing on the chessboard used for shogi. On the sidelines, eight computers produced by companies in Japan, North Korea and elsewhere will compete in a computerized shogi tournament.

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I feel enthusiastic to live here: Italian professor in China

STORY: I feel enthusiastic to live here: Italian professor in China DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ROCCO LACORTE, Associate professor at Nankai University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROCCO LACORTE, Associate professor at Nankai University "I've had the rare privilege of working in three different foreign countries. As I come from Italy, I worked in the United States for almost 10 years, in Brazil for almost 10 years. And now I'm starting working in China." Subtitle 1: What impresses you the most about China's development? SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROCCO LACORTE, Associate professor at Nankai University "The thing that most impacts me is the will of the Chinese people to deal with all these matters and to solve the problems related to these matters. Obviously, I've noticed that there was a big effort to alleviate poverty. They solved the question of absolute poverty, hundreds of millions of Chinese people where freed

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World's largest medical technology fair opens in Germany

STORY: World's largest medical technology fair opens in Germany DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: DUSSELDORF, Germany CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibits, visitors at the the fair STORYLINE: The world's largest trade fair for medical technology, MEDICA, opened on Monday in the German city of Dusseldorf. MEDICA is being held in conjunction with the leading trade fair for suppliers from the medical technology industry, COMPAMED. Both events will run until Nov. 17, offering the public a comprehensive overview of the entire chain of medical products and technologies, as well as the newest innovations. The events are bringing together more than 5,000 exhibitors from around 70 countries and regions, including 700 from the Chinese mainland, organizers said. Chinese exhibitors have seized the opportunity to showcase their latest products and services, reach out to new target groups, and examine recent market trends. SonoScape, a medical manufacturer from the southern

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China, Indonesia achieve fruitful results in bilateral cooperation

STORY: China, Indonesia achieve fruitful results in bilateral cooperation DATELINE: Nov. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of projects 2. various of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FAN SHAOJIE, Jakarta-Bandung HSR project department, China Railway Electrification Engineering Group 4. various of Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) 5. various of Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG FAN, Head of IMIP 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HE XIAOZHEN, Head of IWIP 8. various of China's mRNA COVID-19 vaccine 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ANDREAS DONNY, PT Etana Biotechnologies Indonesia 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): YING BO, Founder of AbogenBio STORYLINE: China and Indonesia are both major developing countries and emerging economies. The two sides have extensive converging interests and broad space for cooperation. In recent years, the cooperation between the two countries has achieved fruitful resu