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Shanghai's 20th dragon boat tournament attracts foreign athletes

STORY: Shanghai's 20th dragon boat tournament attracts foreign athletes SHOOTING TIME: June 1&2, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. various of Muscat rowing the boat 3. various of Muscat participating in marathon STORYLINE: The 20th Shanghai Suzhou Creek Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament attracted more than 700 athletes from 36 teams from different countries and regions last weekend. Kevin Vincent Muscat, an Australian former football player and the current manager of Chinese Super League club Shanghai Port, also graced the event as a dragon boat promotion ambassador. Under the guidance of a professional coach, he experienced dragon boat rowing. Earlier this year, in March, Muscat volunteered for his first marathon, the 2024 Shanghai Suzhou River Half Marathon. He finished the race in 1 hour and 42 minutes. Xinhua News Agency correspondent reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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China, Arab states adopt series of outcome documents

STORY: China, Arab states adopt series of outcome documents SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED ABOUL-GHEIT, Secretary-General of the Arab League 3. various of street views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAGDY AMER, Former Egyptian ambassador to China, Member of the Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs (ECFA) STORYLINE: On Thursday, the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum (CASCF) adopted the Beijing Declaration, the CASCF execution plan for 2024-2026, and a China-Arab states joint statement on the Palestinian issue. During the conference in Beijing, China also signed a number of bilateral and multilateral cooperation documents with the participating countries and with the General Secretariat of the Arab League. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED ABOUL-GHEIT, Secretary-General of the Arab League "The China-Arab States Cooperation Forum

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China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity

STORY: China's visa-free policy ignites European fascination, enhances connectivity SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Europe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KONNYID LASZLO, CEO, Hungarian Tourism Agency 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): MARIN ORRIOLS, Spanish businessman and CEO of China-Europe Consultants 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ROLAND, Belgian scientist STORYLINE: To promote exchanges between Chinese and foreign nationals, China has decided to extend the visa-free policy to Dec. 31, 2025, including citizens of France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Citizens of these 12 countries with ordinary passports will be allowed to enter and stay in China visa-free for up to 15 days for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit. The policy, geared towards fostering interactions among Chinese and international citizens, ga

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IOC refugee team

Screenshot shows International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach announcing members of the IOC refugee team for the Paris Olympics -- 36 athletes from 11 countries -- during an online press conference on May 2, 2024.

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8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt

STORY: 8th Aswan int'l women film festival opens in Egypt SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: ASWAN, Egypt CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HASSAN ABU-ELA, AIWFF director 3. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): HALA KHALIL, Egyptian film director STORYLINE: The eighth edition of the Aswan International Women Film Festival (AIWFF) opens Saturday night in Egypt's city of Aswan, located by the Nile River. The annual red-carpet ceremony, attended by dozens of Egyptian and foreign artists, filmmakers and critics, uses filmmaking to shed light on women's causes and rights in Egypt and the Middle East region. This year's festival runs until Thursday. Seventy-six feature and short films from 35 countries will compete in various competition sections.

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Myanmar pardons over 3,000 prisoners on traditional New Year's Day

STORY: Myanmar pardons over 3,000 prisoners on traditional New Year's Day SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of people waiting for released prisoners outside the Insein Prison 2. various of buses carrying newly released prisoners outside the Insein Prison STORYLINE: Myanmar's State Administration Council granted amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners on Wednesday, the first day of the traditional Myanmar New Year. Among them were 3,303 Myanmar nationals and 36 foreign prisoners, including 13 Indonesian nationals and 15 Sri Lankan nationals, the council said. The amnesty is to mark Myanmar's traditional New Year's Day, bringing joy to the people and looking forward to positive relations with respective countries, while addressing humanitarian concerns, it said. In a separate pardon order, the council reduced the sentences by one sixth for some prisoners jailed across the Southeast Asian country. It's a customary

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Egyptian, Norwegian FMs discuss efforts to end Gaza conflict

STORY: Egyptian, Norwegian FMs discuss efforts to end Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. photo from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's Facebook account 2. various of Egypt's Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held phone talks on Sunday with his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide, during which they discussed efforts to end the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and contain the humanitarian crisis in the enclave. "The two ministers discussed the international efforts made to stop the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and the recent moves to expand the base of countries wishing to recognize the Palestinian state," said the Egyptian Foreign Ministry in a statement. They also discussed measures to ensure the implementation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, the latest of which is Resolution 2728, which was adopted in late March, demanding an immediate ceasefire in

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Alibaba's e-commerce expo in Sydney highlights opportunities in China, Southeast Asia

STORY: Alibaba's e-commerce expo in Sydney highlights opportunities in China, Southeast Asia SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PATRCIK MAYOH, New South Wales Branch CEO of Australia China Business Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES HUDSON, Australian exhibitor 4. various of the expo STORYLINE: Alibaba launched a two-day e-commerce event AliExpo 2024 in Sydney on Friday to help inspire reading about opportunities in China and Southeast Asia and provide attendees with relevant information. Over 100 exhibitors from China, Australia, New Zealand and other countries and regions join in the expo. More than 20 speakers from Alibaba Group's affiliates and Australian and New Zealand brand leaders attended the AliExpo Business Conference. According to Alibaba, this year's AliExpo is set to focus on "Crafted Down Under, Love Worldwide: Where Australia, New Zealand and P

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Egypt makes airdrops of aid in Gaza

STORY: Egypt makes airdrops of aid in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a circulated video on social media showing airdropping aid over Gaza 2. various of trucks loaded with aid at Rafah border STORYLINE: Egyptian air forces airdropped humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, Egypt's Al-Qahera News TV reported. The report cited a high-level security source who said the airdrops, which were participated by the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, included food and medical supplies for the besieged territory. Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Nivine El-Kabbag said on Feb. 16 that Egypt had sent nearly 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza, which accounts for 60 percent of the total relief from more than 37 countries. Israel has been attacking Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, after the militant group's surprise raid on southern Israel that killed about 1,400 people. The Israeli blockade and airstr

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Chinese New Year celebrated in various countries

STORY: Chinese New Year celebrated in various countries SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:35 LOCATION: Baghdad/Nairobi/Wellington/ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebrations in Baghdad (00:00-01:07) 2. various of celebrations at a Kenyan university (01:07-01:36) 3. various of celebrations in Wellington (1:36-2:56) 4. various of celebrations in St. Petersburg (2:56-3:35) STORYLINE: To welcome the Year of the Dragon, a wave of festive celebrations sweeps across the globe, with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds joining to experience the rich tapestry of Chinese Lunar New Year traditions. In Iraq, the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association on Thursday held an event to celebrate the Chinese New Year in the capital city of Baghdad. The event featured Chinese dragon and lion dances and other traditional Chinese performances. In Kenya, an artistic exhibition aimed at showcasing different aspects of the Chinese dragon was held Thursday at

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2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta

STORY: 2024 Indonesia Masters begins in Jakarta SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament STORYLINE: The 2024 Indonesia Masters badminton tournament began on Tuesday at Istora Senayan sports stadium in the capital of Jakarta, with 278 players from 29 countries and regions participating in the event. Chinese Taipei deployed the largest number of players at 36 in the tournament, followed by China with 34 players, and Indonesia also with 34 players. However, some top shuttlers skipped this year's Indonesia Masters, including Danish men's singles player Viktor Axelsen, South Korean women's singles player An Se-Young, Chinese women's doubles pair Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan, and Chinese men's doubles pair Liang Weikeng/Wang Chan. The Indonesia Masters, part of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Super 500, will end on Sunday, awarding a total prize money of 420,000 U.

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China's success in renewables inspiring: Turkish expert

STORY: China's success in renewables inspiring: Turkish expert SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 11, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of renewable energy facilities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. various of Türkiye 4. SOUNDBITE2 (English) SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish expert has said that the success of China in renewable energy inspires and shows a responsible path to other countries including Türkiye for tackling the climate crisis. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Ankara-based Turkish Centre for Asia-Pacific Studies "China has made significant progress to transform its energy resources from fossil fuel, from coal to renewable energies, and also China has developed industries regarding wind power, solar power, and also building electric vehicles and power batterie

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Kenya-China alumni celebrates 60 years of Sino-Kenya friendship

STORY: Kenya-China alumni celebrates 60 years of Sino-Kenya friendship SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of awarding ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): HENRY ROTICH, Chairperson of Kenya-China Alumni Association 4. various of alumni members STORYLINE: Members of Kenya-China Alumni Association on Saturday celebrated in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, 60 years of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China. The event brought together more than 100 Kenyans who studied in Chinese universities and featured various cultural activities. Zhang Zhizhong, the deputy chief of mission and minister counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, said that Kenyans who studied in China are a bridge for better relations between the two countries. Zhang added that 60 years of Sino-Kenya diplomatic relations has resulted in mutual benefits for both nations. Zhang stressed that Kenya and China should ref

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Chinese illustrators remain at global forefront, says BIB organizer

STORY: Chinese illustrators remain at global forefront, says BIB organizer SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 5, Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: BRATISLAVA, Slovakia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Slovak): ZUZANA JAROSOVA, BIB General Commissioner 3. various of the exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Slovak): ZUZANA JAROSOVA, BIB General Commissioner STORYLINE: The illustrators of Chinese children's books remain among the most internationally awarded artists thanks to their consistent use of unique and traditional styles of artistic expression. These remarks were made by Zuzana Jarosova, general commissioner of the Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB) in Slovakia. Chinese illustrator Chen Xunru received the Golden Apple award for her artwork in the book of Bull King Festival at the ongoing 29th edition of the BIB, which lasts from Oct. 4 till Dec. 3. This year, the international BIB jury judged works by 275 illustrators from 36 countries and region

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Malta holds 44th Rolex Middle Sea Race

STORY: Malta holds 44th Rolex Middle Sea Race DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: 2023 Rolex Middle Sea Race, the 44th edition of the annual yachting race, began on Saturday from Valletta's Grand Harbour, Malta. Over 110 boats from 25 countries took part in the race this year. The competition course starts from Valletta, cruises around Sicily, the Italian island, and back to Malta, totaling 606 nautical miles. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert

STORY: BRI opens new horizons for sustainable development: Algerian expert DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, Professor, University of Algiers 3 STORYLINE: An Algerian expert said the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) helps open new horizons for sustainable development by focusing on mutual benefits and experience sharing SOUNDBITE (Arabic): SMAIL DEBECHE, President of the Algeria-China Friendship Association "The Belt and Road Initiative aligns perfectly with Algeria's sustainable development strategy. It involves constructing roads, railways, and ports, as well as processing raw materials into industrial products. Through the Belt and Road Initiative, China has provided mechanisms to assist countries in achieving common interests, and fostering mutual benefits. This initiative will propel Algeria to expand its footprint in the African region, leveraging its highways, infrastructures, and railways to promote local prod

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China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise concludes successfully

STORY: China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise concludes successfully DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the joint humanitarian rescue exercise 2. various of Wang Shuqian, representative of the Chinese observation group 3. various of Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha speaking 4. various of awarding certificates to outstanding soldiers 5. various of handing over medical supplies to Cambodia 6. various of the activities STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia "Peace Angel-2023" joint humanitarian exercise came to a successful end on Thursday at the Royal Cambodian Army's Special Forces Command in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia. Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Tea Seiha and leader of the Chinese observation group Wang Shuqian, as well as military attaches of foreign countries to Cambodia attended the closing ceremony in which a joint humanitarian rescue exercise was performed by both militaries. In the

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Japan starts releasing Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into ocean despite opposition at home, abroad

STORY: Japan starts releasing Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into ocean despite opposition at home, abroad DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a shore near Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant 2. various of ALPS (advanced liquid processing system) at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant 3. various of seaside of Soma City near Fukushima Prefecture STORYLINE: Japan started releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday. According to Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the plant's operator, the water discharge commenced at around 1:00 p.m. local time (0400 GMT), while concerns and opposition persisting among local fishermen as well as in neighboring countries and Pacific island countries. TEPCO said it plans to carry out the first round of release over 17 days to discharge 7,800 tons of the radioactive wastewater. Xinhua News Agency correspondent

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Chinese auto brand unveils new SUV models in Egypt

STORY: Chinese auto brand unveils new SUV models in Egypt DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of three new SUV models held by China's Jetour Auto at the Giza Pyramids in Giza 2. various of assistant general manager of Jetour and general manager of Jetour International Marketing Company Chen Jiacai speaking 3. various of the launching ceremony and new SUV models STORYLINE: Jetour Auto, a Chinese auto brand, on Tuesday unveiled three new SUV models in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, as Chinese automakers are accelerating their expansion in the Middle Eastern region. Under the theme of "Travel Together," the launching ceremony held by Jetour in front of the grand pyramids attracted more than 500 guests from the two countries, including auto dealers, auto experts, internet influencers, and media representatives. During the ceremony, Jetour introduced three SUV models, namely X70Plus, X90Plus and Dashing, whose ultra-modern

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GLOBALink | 65 years on, Cambodia-China ties reach new heights: senior gov't official

STORY: 65 years on, Cambodia-China ties reach new heights: senior gov't official DATELINE: July 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Phnom Penh 2. various of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in Cambodia 3. various of road and river bridge 4. various of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): PHAY SIPHAN, Cambodian government chief spokesman 6. various of the China-aided Morodok Techo National Stadium 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): PHAY SIPHAN, Cambodian government chief spokesman 8. various of construction of Siem Reap-Angkor international airport STORYLINE: A Cambodian senior government official said that the bilateral "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework has elevated Cambodia-China ties to new heights as the two countries celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The China-Cambodia "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework was established by both countries in February. According to Cambodian government chief spokesman P

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Chinese autoworkers take lead in automotive innovation

STORY: Chinese autoworkers take lead in automotive innovation DATELINE: July 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of engineers at a smart factory of FAW Group 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at the FAW Group Corporation R&D Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center STORYLINE: In a smart factory of FAW Group, China's leading automaker, a group of engineers is conquering the technical challenges of engine manufacturing. Engines, the beating heart of a vehicle, require precision and expertise. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG YONGXIU, Senior technician at China FAW Group Corporation R&D Center "I didn't buy it. Why can other countries succeed while we cannot?" Yang Yongxiu, a senior technician at FAW Group, is a leading member of a research team. At just 36 years old

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China shares anti-desertification experience with world

STORY: China shares anti-desertification experience with world DATELINE: June 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the workshop 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RETSELISITS LEKU, Engineer from Lesotho 3. various of the workshop 4. various of desert, grassland and wetlands in China STORYLINE: Seventeen people from Ghana, Nigeria, Cuba, Lesotho, Laos and Nepal are participating in the Workshop on Ecological Restoration and Compensation Mechanism Construction in Developing Countries in Lanzhou, the capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. The workshop, which will last until June 25, is organized by the Gansu Desert Control Research Institute. SOUNDBITE (English): RETSELISITS LEKU, Engineer from Lesotho "With the amount of information that has been generated so far, I think China is doing a very criterion of combating desertification. Throughout the training and learning, there is a potential (for us) to go back home, and maybe try to take the technology

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U.S. in sad state of life expectancy: NPR

STORY: U.S. in sad state of life expectancy: NPR DATELINE: March 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of cities in the U.S. STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "Just before Christmas, U.S. federal health officials confirmed life expectancy in the United States had dropped for a nearly unprecedented second year in a row, down to 76 years, reported the National Public Radio (NPR) on March 25." 'While countries all over the world saw life expectancy rebound during the second year of the pandemic after the arrival of vaccines, the U.S. did not.' Then, last week, more bad news: Maternal mortality in the U.S. reached a high in 2021. Also, a paper in the Journal of the American Medical Association found rising mortality rates among U.S. children and adolescents. 'Across the lifespan, and across every demographic group, Americans die at younger ages than their counterparts in other wea

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China's Shenyang opens new freight route for RCEP countries

STORY: China's Shenyang opens new freight route for RCEP countries DATELINE: March 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the freight 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZENGLI, Chairman of a local wholesale company STORYLINE: A new international freight route for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member countries through Shenyang to Europe via entrepot trade has been launched. The first train carrying cargo containers from the RCEP member countries, including Laos, Vietnam and Japan, departed from Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Saturday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZENGLI, Chairman of a local wholesale company "It took nearly two months (to reach Europe) if we transported by sea, but now it takes less than one month by the freight train via entrepot trade, like about more than 20 days." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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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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African students help with spring farming in China

STORY: African students help with spring farming in China DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:36 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of African students from China Agricultural University in north China's Hebei Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LYU ZHENYU, Agronomist, Quzhou Experimental Station, China Agricultural University 3. various of African students from China Agricultural University in north China's Hebei Province STORYLINE: As the spring plowing is set to start, African students from China Agricultural University came to the field in Quzhou County, north China's Hebei Province. With professional knowledge, those students provided guidance for local farmers in targeted wheat field management. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LYU ZHENYU, Agronomist, Quzhou Experimental Station, China Agricultural University "Since 2018, Quzhou experimental station of China Agricultural University has trained more than 60 agronomy students for 12 African countries." The students hope their guid

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Türkiye's exports reach record high in 2022: president

STORY: Türkiye's exports reach record high in 2022: president DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of Türkiye Exporters Assembly in Istanbul 3. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. various of the container port 5. various of Istiklal Street 6. various of exchange office STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Monday that Türkiye's exports in 2022 reached a record high of 254.2 billion U.S. dollars, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.9 percent. "Our goal now is to make Türkiye one of the top 10 exporting countries," Erdogan told the Türkiye Exporters Assembly in Istanbul, adding that exports were only 36 billion dollars when the ruling Justice and Development Party came to power 20 years ago. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President "Our goal now is to make Türkiye one of the top 10 exporting countries." According to the president, the num

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Panda cubs greet visitors ahead of New Year

STORY: Panda cubs greet visitors ahead of New Year DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of giant panda cubs greeting visitors STORYLINE: Thirteen giant panda cubs born in 2022 met the public Thursday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, to greet their fans before the New Year. Visitors cheered as the cubs, held by their keepers, came into sight in a festively decorated area of Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding at around 10 a.m. The newborns are among 15 giant panda cubs bred at the panda base this year. They are all in good health, with the heaviest weighing more than 12 kg and the lightest close to 6 kg. In recent years, the base has cooperated with 45 institutions from 17 countries and regions in scientific research on giant pandas. It has overcome many challenges in areas such as captive panda breeding, feeding, and population genetic management, thus helping the panda population increase

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Soccer friendly in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghanistan soccer players and supporters celebrate after the team scored a goal during a friendly match against Pakistan in Kabul on Aug. 20, 2013. Afghanistan won 3-0. The game was the first between the two countries' national teams to be held in Afghanistan in 36 years, according to local media.

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Soccer friendly in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan - Armed police officers stand guard around a stadium in Kabul on Aug. 20, 2013, where a friendly soccer match between Afghanistan and Pakistan national teams was held. Afghanistan won 3-0. The game was the first between the two countries' national teams to be held in Afghanistan in 36 years, according to local media.

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Japanese team joins FESPIC Games

Members of the Japanese delegation smile as they attend an opening ceremony for Asia's largest sporting event for disabled athletes in Bankgkok on Jan. 10. The 7th Far East and South Pacific Games for the Disabled, known as the FESPIC Games, are the first to be held in Thailand, and are being sanctioned by the International Paralympic Committee for the first time. The games will feature a total of 2,424 athletes and officials from 36 countries.

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Asian Games closing ceremony

A gigantic flower pattern adorns the ground of the Rajamangala National Stadium as the curtain came down on Dec. 20, on the 13th Asian Games. Nearly 7,000 athletes from 41 countries vied for 377 gold medals in 36 sports in the largest-ever regional version of the summer Olympics.

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High European inflation symptom of deeper economic shift: economist

STORY: High European inflation symptom of deeper economic shift: economist DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Carlo Altomonte, Professor of political economics at Bocconi University in Milan 2. various of the factory 3. various of supermarket 4. various of good in shop STORYLINE: An Italian economist has said that record rates of inflation that have hit European Union (EU) member states this year are a symptom of a wider economic paradigm shift. Inflation in the 19-nation eurozone was 10 percent in November, following a record-high of 10.6 percent the month before, and the highest year-on-year price increases since the creation of the euro currency have all taken place in the last nine months. Carlo Altomonte, professor of political economics at Bocconi University in Milan, said the record price increases are part of a broad economic shift for European countries. This shift is even more extreme than that of the 2008-2009 fina

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Chinese publications draw attention at Frankfurt Book Fair

STORY: Chinese publications draw attention at Frankfurt Book Fair DATELINE: Oct. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Chinese booths 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG HUAYING, German representative office, China National Publications Import and Export (Group) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: For people who are eager to get a better understanding of China, the Chinese booths at the Frankfurt Book Fair presented opportunities for them. The 74th Frankfurt Book Fair, scheduled for Oct. 18-23, involves more than 4,000 publishing companies from 95 countries and regions. On Saturday, the book launch of the English version of Practice of TCM in the International Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic was held at the book fair, attracting wide participation. The China International Publishing Group and China National Publications Import and Export Co., Ltd. have brought together over 100 publishing companies in China to attend the event, regarde

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Israel hosts dragon boat race to mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China

STORY: Israel hosts dragon boat race to mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: JERUSALEM CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: A dragon boat race was held in northern Israel on Friday to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and China. More than 400 athletes from 10 Israeli teams competed in the event at Akko, a port city with thousands of years of history. The Akko Dolphin Dragon Boat Club won the race, which was jointly sponsored by the Chinese embassy to Israel and the municipal government of Akko. "The dragon boat race is more than a competition. It has turned into a cultural carnival that helps to forge closer bonds between the Chinese and Israelis," Chinese ambassador to Israel Cai Run said, adding he looked forward to more people-to-people exchanges and fruitful cooperation between the two countries. Yaniv Ashur, Akko municipality's CEO, hoped more simila

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New container line launched in Quanzhou links the port with Vladivostok

STORY: New container line launched in Quanzhou links the port with Vladivostok DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:36 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony STORYLINE: A new container shipping line has been launched in China's Quanzhou, which links the port with Russia's Vladivostok. The first container ship headed for Vladivostok left Quanzhou on Thursday. It's expected to arrive at its destination in five and a half days. Quanzhou was the starting point of the ancient maritime Silk Road. The city's commerce bureau said that Quanzhou's trade volume with countries and regions along the current Maritime Silk Road surpassed 100 billion yuan (14.3 billion USD) last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Fuzhou, China. (XHTV)

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Optimism prevails as investment fair presents opportunities

STORY: Optimism prevails as investment fair presents opportunities DATELINE: Sept. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CIFIT 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HARLEY SEYEDIN, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JAY ROBERTSON, CEO of Nine Rivers STORYLINE: Foreign investors attending an international investment and trade fair in China's Xiamen shared how they benefited from operating in China. This year's China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) was held from Thursday to Sunday in the coastal city of Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. It hosted merchants from over 60 countries and regions attending in-person and virtually, highlighting global enthusiasm for and interest in doing business with China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HARLEY SEYEDIN, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China "We are in China. We invest in China. We are working in China, and we are benefiting

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First LatAm conference on peacekeeping held in Peru

STORY: First LatAm conference on peacekeeping held in Peru DATELINE: Sept. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Lima CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference 2. various of Peruvian soldiers participating in UN peacekeeping forces STORYLINE: Peru's President Pedro Castillo on Tuesday hosted the Latin American and Caribbean's first conference on United Nations peacekeeping operations, aiming to promote greater regional participation in such UN missions. The two-day event held in Lima's San Isidro district was attended by United Nations delegations and representatives of Latin American countries, said Peru's Defense Ministry. The conference features talks about best practices in the deployment of personnel and equipment in peacekeeping operations, and updating training capabilities, including new developments and advanced technology to strengthen conflict monitoring and analysis. Describing the event as the "first regional effort" to explore new ways and criteria to increase regional countries'

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China, Malta celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations with concert, photo exhibition

STORY: China, Malta celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations with concert, photo exhibition DATELINE: Sept. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the photo exhibition 2. various of the friendship concert STORYLINE: The 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Malta were marked on Friday evening with a concert and a photo exhibition. Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela described the bilateral relationship as "excellent". The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra delivered the friendship concert at the Mediterranean Conference Center in Valletta. In his speech before the concert, Abela praised Malta-China cooperation over the five decades, highlighting strong collaboration in areas including education, energy, water, health, medicine and culture. The basis for this strong relationship is the mutual trust and respect between the two countries and their people. He expressed confidence that the bilateral relations will be healthy, strong and friendly in ma

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China plays vital role in global development, economic stability: Egyptian expert

STORY: China plays vital role in global development, economic stability: Egyptian expert DATELINE: Sept. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED FAYEZ FARAHAT, Director of Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) 2. various of Cairo STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert says that China plays a key role in promoting global development and maintaining global economic stability. Mohamed Fayez Farahat, director of Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) in Cairo, points out that China has been a growingly active player on the world stage. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MOHAMED FAYEZ FARAHAT, Director of Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) "China defends the causes of developing countries in international meetings, China also plays active roles in important international blocs or institutions such as the G20, the BRICS and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. All this indicates China

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U.S. hegemony tactics doom to fail: experts

STORY: U.S. hegemony tactics doom to fail: experts DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the countries in the Middle East 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VLADIMIR ZHARIKHIN, Deputy director, Commonwealth of Independent States Institute, Russia 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AKRAM HOSSAM, Egyptian political expert, deputy chairman of Ra Center for Strategic Studies, Egypt 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 5 SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Turkish veteran journalist and analyst STORYLINE: The United States has coercively promoted American values in the Middle East, pushing for regime change, forcibly transplanting "American democracy," and infringing upon others' sovereignty and human rights. This is according to a report released Tuesday by an NGO, the China Society for Human Rights Studies. The report said the U.S. attempts to transform regional countries and establish fragile, depen

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U.S. violation of human rights in Middle East denounced by experts

STORY: U.S. violation of human rights in Middle East denounced by experts DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International lawfare specialist and legal director, CMS Pakistan 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AMINA MASOOD JANJUA, Chairperson of Defence of Human Rights and Public Service in Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KAWA MAHMOUD, Secretary of Central Committee of Kurdistan Communist Party in Iraq 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HASSAN ASLAM SHAD, International lawfare specialist and legal director, CMS Pakistan STORYLINE: A report released Tuesday by a Chinese NGO revealed a series of crimes committed by the U.S. in the Middle East and surrounding areas. The report by the China Society for Human Rights Studies focused on Washington's systematic violations of human rights, including launching wars, massacring civilians, unilateral sanctions, and abusing prisoners and torture. Observers in various countries have also

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China, Indonesia working together for more achievements in major BRI projects

STORY: China, Indonesia working together for more achievements in major BRI projects DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Indonesia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLAN TANDIONO, Director of project management 3. SOUNDBITE(English): JUSUF WANANDI, Co-founder of Jakarta-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies STORYLINE: China and Indonesia are working together for more achievements in major Belt and Road projects, such as the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the Regional Comprehensive Economic Corridor and the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" project. With a design speed of 350 km per hour, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway will cut the journey between Jakarta and Bandung, the capital of West Java province, from more than three hours to around 40 minutes. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALLAN TANDIONO, Director of project management "I think this project in the future is going to cut down traveling time betwe

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Zero-COVID policy is best choice for China, says expert

STORY: Zero-COVID policy is best choice for China, says expert DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic/English interpretation): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science, Cairo-based Institute of National Planning 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: China has adhered to a dynamic zero-COVID policy in its response to the pandemic. It emphasized rapid response to handle outbreaks in the shortest time and with minimum costs to ensure that the epidemic is under control, the economy stabilizes, and the development is secure. Experts in various countries speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the A

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China hosts World Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems

STORY: China hosts World Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems DATELINE: July 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: LISHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fields 2. STANDUP 1 (English): GUO YUQI, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Agricultural Heritage for Rural Prosperity Conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CARLOS WATSON, FAO Representative to China STORYLINE: The World Conference on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) was held in Qingtian, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, from July 17 to 19. The theme of the conference is Agricultural Heritage for Rural Prosperity. STANDUP 1 (English): GUO YUQI, Xinhua correspondent "Launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, the GIAHS program celebrates its 20th anniversary this year." Since 2005, the FAO has designated 67 systems in 23 countries and regions as agricultural heritage sites. The rice-fish culture system of Qingtian was recognized as a globally i

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DR Congo civilians flee to Uganda over rebel offensives

STORY: DR Congo civilians flee to Uganda over rebel offensives DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: GOMA, DR Congo CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of civilians from DR Congo seeking sanctuary in Uganda 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SEBAKARA JEAN, Refugee from DR Congo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SENZERA GASHENI, Refugee from DR Congo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): WEMA SIMPEZE, Refugee from DR Congo STORYLINE: Thousands of civilians from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have fled to the neighboring Uganda from the offensives between the army and the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23). Since the end of March 2022, the M23 has been on the offensive in DRC's northeastern province of North Kivu, while civilians have been displaced by the still ongoing fighting. Since March 28, clashes between the DRC's armed forces and M23 have caused a large number of people to move both within the DRC and to neighboring countries, particularly Uganda. As survival is a key issue for t

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U.S. in no position to talk about human rights in other countries: Chinese FM spokesperson

STORY: U.S. in no position to talk about human rights in other countries: Chinese FM spokesperson DATELINE: June 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: "If U.S. politicians cannot even properly protect the lives of children in their own country, are they really in the position to talk about human rights in other countries?" asked a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Monday while commenting on media reports that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York state law that limits gun-carrying in public. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noted the relevant reports. I've also noticed that on the second day after the ruling was passed, gunshots were heard in the street in Chicago. And a 5-month-old girl was shot and killed. As the country with the worst gun violence in the world, the U.S. has seen reco

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China, Laos achieve two-way power transmission for 1st time

STORY: China, Laos achieve two-way power transmission for 1st time DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hydropower station 2. various of the grid STORYLINE: China and Laos have for the first time achieved the two-way transmission of electricity since the two countries' grid connectivity project was launched 12 years ago. The Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Station in northern Laos successfully sent electricity to Yunnan Province in southwest China on Monday. In order to help consume the surplus hydropower in Laos during the rainy seasons, China Southern Power Grid (CSG) and Electricite du Laos (EDL) signed a 115 kV power trade agreement in March. China and Laos agreed to send extra hydropower from Laos to Yunnan Province in rainy seasons, while in dry seasons, CSG will supplement the power supply to northern Laos. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Vientiane. (XHTV)

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Eight African countries report confirmed monkeypox cases: WHO

STORY: Eight African countries report confirmed monkeypox cases: WHO DATELINE: June 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Brazzaville CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Ghana 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MATSHIDISO MOETI, WHO Regional Director for Africa STORYLINE: Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa announced Thursday that eight African countries have so far reported confirmed monkeypox cases, with several more countries reporting suspected cases. SOUNDBITE (English): MATSHIDISO MOETI, WHO Regional Director for Africa "Turning to monkeypox, I can confirm that there are now a total of 1,900 confirmed cases in 39 countries across the globe, including eight African countries. There have been 36 confirmed cases in Nigeria, 10 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), eight in the Central African Republic, three each in Benin and Cameroon, and two in the Republic of Congo. Ghana and and Morocco, which have not previously recorded cases of monkeypox, now

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China-Israel city wall photo exhibition kicks off in N. Israel

STORY: China-Israel city wall photo exhibition kicks off in N. Israel DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the exhibition and visitors 3. various of the old city of Akko STORYLINE: A photo exhibition of city walls of the Chinese ancient capital Nanjing and the thousand-year-old Israeli city of Akko kicked off on Monday in the old city of Akko, northern Israel. STANDUP (English): WANG ZHUOLUN, Xinhua correspondent "Here I'm in Akko, a port city in northern Israel with a history of thousands of years. Now photos of Nanjing, capital of six dynasties in ancient China, are being showed here." The exhibition, jointly organized by the China Cultural Center in Tel Aviv, the Municipality of Akko, and other bodies from both countries, demonstrates about 40 photos of Nanjing, the capital of six dynasties in ancient China, and Akko, one of the first historical sites in Israel selected as world c