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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beijing Customs staff conduct security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers from Russia pass through customs in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 17, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers walk past a fruit stand in Manzhouli, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 17, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Travelers are seen at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Beijing Customs staff conduct security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Foreign travelers exchange currency at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cai Yang)

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CHINA-CUSTOMS-EASIER ENTRY POLICIES (CN)

(240723) -- BEIJING, July 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of Beijing Customs (L) conducts security inspection on the luggage of foreign travelers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry ports as of July 15 and pilot visa-free policies for some countries, "on-a-whim travel" to China is becoming a reality. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li He)

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Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products

STORY: Chinese truck enterprise expands presence in Central Asian market with tailored products SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of downtown Xi'an 2. various of SHACMAN trucks 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand manager of Shaanxi Heavy Duty Automobile Import & Export Co., Ltd., an affiliate company of SHACMAN STORYLINE: Riding the waves of deepening China-Central Asia cooperation, an increasing number of Chinese enterprises have accelerated pace to expand their market presence in five Central Asian countries, namely, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group Co., Ltd. (SHACMAN) is one of them. By introducing customized design and performance of its trucks to meet the specific needs of users, the company exported more than 7,500 heavy trucks to Central Asian countries in 2023, up 110 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUI XIANG, Brand

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Chinese-made engineering vehicles exported to BRI partner countries leave Tianjin Port

STORY: Chinese-made engineering vehicles exported to BRI partner countries leave Tianjin Port SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cargo on the ship 2. various of Chinese border police working on the ship STORYLINE: A Panamanian cargo ship carrying 479 Chinese-made engineering vehicles left Tianjin Port in China for Djibouti on Wednesday. The vehicles include dump trucks, tractors, oil tank semi-trailers, and water sprinklers. This is the largest batch of Chinese-made engineering vehicles exported to Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries by a single ship from Tianjin Port this year. A "green channel" was activated to ensure its smooth customs clearance. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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Egypt, Jordan warn against humanitarian catastrophe of Israeli attacks in Rafah

STORY: Egypt, Jordan warn against humanitarian catastrophe of Israeli attacks in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi meeting Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Thursday in Cairo (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Thursday warned against the humanitarian catastrophe of the ongoing Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, according to the Egyptian presidency office's statement. The two leaders made the remarks during a meeting in Cairo, where they reiterated the two countries' "full rejection" of the Israeli invasion of Rafah, the southernmost city of the besieged enclave, said the statement. "The Israeli operation impedes the only safe exit of the wounded and sick Palestinians and hinders the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid," they emph

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African officials expect further cooperation with China in digital field

STORY: African officials expect further cooperation with China in digital field SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REP. BAMIDELE SALAM, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee of Federal Republic of Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) AURELIE I. ADAM ZOUMAROU, Minister, Ministry of Digital Technology and Digitalization, Republic of Benin STORYLINE: The China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum was held on Tuesday in Xiamen City, east China's Fujian Province. Around 400 delegates from China and 20 African nations along with international organizations, universities, media, and other entities participated in the event. Some African countries' officials expressed their hope for further cooperation between China and Africa in the digital field. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REP. BAMIDELE SALAM, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee of Federal Republic of Nigeria "Our expec

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When Chinese porcelain meets French cosmetics

STORY: When Chinese porcelain meets French cosmetics SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the exhibition 3. STANDUP 2 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GANG HAO, General manager of Jingdezhen Towyi Cultural Development Co. Ltd. 5. STANDUP 3 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): CHEN YUSHAN, Xinhua correspondent "Fine lines with blue and red shaped Eiffel Tower on the surface of a pure and thin porcelain cup, integrating elements with distinctive features from both China and France. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between these two countries, those types of cups were packaged into exquisite gift boxes with French cosmetics." The gift box and dozens of other porcelain works from Jingdezhen, China's renowned "porcelain capital," attracted

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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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Egypt sends 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza: minister

STORY: Egypt sends 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza: minister SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of trucks carrying humanitarian aid 2. various of humanitarian goods STORYLINE: Egypt has sent nearly 200,000 tons of humanitarian aid to the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip, Egyptian Minister of Social Solidarity Nivine El-Kabbag said on Friday. The minister made the remarks while partaking in the "Run for Gaza" marathon in the Egyptian capital of Cairo, which attracted 10,000 participants to raise donations for the Palestinians in Gaza. El-Kabbag commended the role of the Egyptian Red Crescent for arranging the logistic services, expanding the supply chains, and storing aid received from nearly 37 countries. "About 200,000 tons of aid, constituting 60 percent of the total amount of relief supplies provided for Gaza, came from Egypt either by land, sea or air," the minister added. Is

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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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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-OVERSEAS CHINESE TALENT CONFERENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(231220) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The opening ceremony of First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development is held in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2023. The First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in the city of Fuzhou. 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, according to the organizers of the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-OVERSEAS CHINESE TALENT CONFERENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(231220) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Fuzhou Strait International Conference & Exhibition Center, the venue for the First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province. The First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in the city of Fuzhou. 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, according to the organizers of the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-OVERSEAS CHINESE TALENT CONFERENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(231220) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Career Fair of the First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2023. The First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in the city of Fuzhou. 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, according to the organizers of the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-OVERSEAS CHINESE TALENT CONFERENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(231220) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors walk out of the venue of the Career Fair of the First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2023. The First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in the city of Fuzhou. 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, according to the organizers of the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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CHINA-FUJIAN-FUZHOU-OVERSEAS CHINESE TALENT CONFERENCE FOR DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(231220) -- FUZHOU, Dec. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk in the venue of the First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 20, 2023. The First Overseas Chinese Talent Conference for Development kicked off Wednesday in the city of Fuzhou. 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, according to the organizers of the event. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

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Germany's possible blockade adds uncertainty to Türkiye's acquisition of 40 Eurofighters

STORY: Germany's possible blockade adds uncertainty to Türkiye's acquisition of 40 Eurofighters SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish F-16 fighter jets (file) 2. various of the meeting of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Germany (file) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): OZGUR EKSI, Editor-in-chief of TurDef defense magazine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): OZGUR EKSI, Editor-in-chief of TurDef defense magazine STORYLINE: Frustrated with the resistance of its NATO ally U.S. to provide F-16 fighter jets, Türkiye has turned to European countries to procure 40 Eurofighter Typhoons, but Germany's possible blockade has added uncertainty to the deal, experts said. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler told a parliamentary hearing on Nov. 16 that his country was looking for new suppliers and was keen on acquiring the warplanes to modernize the aging fleet of its air

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Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope

STORY: Global exhibitors at Hong Kong's wine fair to broaden market scope SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wine fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Exhibitor from Germany 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DICKY NG, Exhibitor from Hong Kong 4. various of the wine fair STORYLINE: The 15th Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair opened on Friday, with over 500 exhibitors from different countries and regions showcasing fine beverages and wine-related products and services, hoping to broaden their market scope. The three-day event was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROLIN RIFFEL, Representative of Riffel, a winery from Germany "I heard that a lot of other countries are coming to Hong Kong, which is the main hot spot for the wine industry. So we hope that we will find an importer, and that we will find a good partner, and that we can do a go

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Chinese hybrid rice helps Africa enhance food security

STORY: Chinese hybrid rice helps Africa enhance food security SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: SANYA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of hybrid rice cultivation in Madagascar, Africa 2. various of a forum on China-Africa cooperation in agriculture in China's Sanya 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAILA BARNABA LOKOSANG, Senior Technical Advisor to the Commissioner (Food Systems), African Union 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEMBA SABALLY, Minister of Agriculture, Gambia 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): GAOUSSOU SANOU, Secretary general of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal and Fisheries Resources, Burkina Faso 6. various of hybrid rice cultivation in Madagascar, Africa STORYLINE: China has been helping African countries boost food security and alleviate poverty by introducing hybrid rice. At a forum on China-Africa cooperation in agriculture in China's Sanya, officials from various African countries have spoken positively about China-Africa cooperation in t

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Türkiye arrests 37 suspects linked to int'l criminal ring

STORY: Türkiye arrests 37 suspects linked to int'l criminal ring SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of teams leaving the police headquarters to carry out operations 2. various of special operations STORYLINE: Turkish authorities have arrested 37 people suspected of being part of an Australia-based international crime syndicate, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Thursday. The gang, known as Comanchero, is involved in drug trafficking, murder, kidnapping, and other crimes, Yerlikaya said in a post on the social media platform X. The minister said the gang tried to smuggle drugs from different countries and launder the money they made from illegal activities in Türkiye, without revealing when or where the arrests took place. "We will not let organized crime gangs and drug dealers get away with it," Yerlikaya said. Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Türkiye has been gra

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Int'l circus festival in China celebrates cultural exchanges

STORY: Int'l circus festival in China celebrates cultural exchanges DATELINE: Oct. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the acrobats performing during the CWICF 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SERRE ANGELINE NATHALIE, French acrobat 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIIA KONFEKTOVA, Russian acrobat STORYLINE: The 19th China Wuqiao International Circus Festival (CWICF) is being held in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province. Over 2,200 domestic and international guests and acrobats from 31 countries and regions gather under one roof, making this year's festival the largest ever. The organizing committee selected 30 performances from nearly 500 entries to be presented at this year's festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SERRE ANGELINE NATHALIE, French acrobat "Yes, we are a group from different countries, eight different countries. Australian, American, Russian, Kazakhstan, French, Belarus, and then Belgium. This festival is a great opportunity

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Putin says imposing rules on other countries should be forbidden

STORY: Putin says imposing rules on other countries should be forbidden DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: SOCHI, Russia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin (source: Kremlin) STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that imposing rules on any other country should be prohibited and no one has the right to rule the world for others. Addressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin stressed the necessity to build an open, interconnected and diversified world where imposing rules on other countries should be prohibited. "It should be forbidden to impose on any country or people how they should live, how they should feel. Only true cultural and civilizational diversity will ensure the well-being of people and the balance of interests," he said, adding that no one has the right to rule the world for others. "No one will decide for everyone, and not everyone will decide on everything, but those who

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Pakistani athletes training with full energy for upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games

STORY: Pakistani athletes training with full energy for upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of athletes 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. various of athletes 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FATIMATUZ ZEHRA, Pakistani taekwondo player 5. various of athletes 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu): AROOJ KIRAN, Pakistani hurdle athlete 7. various of athletes STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "For the upcoming Asian Games in China's Hangzhou City, the Pakistani athletes are quite excited and enthusiastic, and they're quite interested and excited in visiting China and participating in the event, and competing with other athletes from different countries." 18-year-old Fatimatuz Zehra is an athlete of Pakistan's taekwondo national team. As a medalist in national and international competitions, she is training for her new goal in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. SOUND

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Iran, China have "good capacities" for environmental cooperation: Iranian VP

STORY: Iran, China have "good capacities" for environmental cooperation: Iranian VP DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a press conference attended by Ali Salajegheh, Iran's vice president and head of the Department of Environment on Tuesday 2. mid shot of Ali Salajegheh speaking at the press conference 3. various of the press STORYLINE: Iran and China have "good capacities" for environmental cooperation, especially in combating dust and sand storms, said Ali Salajegheh, Iran's vice president and head of the Department of Environment (DoE). Salajegheh made the remarks on Tuesday at a press conference in the capital Tehran ahead of the International Conference on Combating Sand and Dust Storms, which will be held in Tehran on Sept. 9 and 10. The press conference was also attended by Stefan Priesner, the United Nations resident coordinator for Iran. Salajegheh said countries, including China, Russia, and Iran's neighboring count

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CHINA-BEIJING-LIU GUOZHONG-FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE MEDAL-CEREMONY (CN)

(230905) -- BEIJING, Sept. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, speaks at a ceremony to award seven Chinese nurses the Florence Nightingale Medal for their outstanding contributions to healthcare at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 5, 2023. China had the largest number of recipients of the 49th Florence Nightingale Award, as 37 nurses from 22 countries won the medal this year. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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Turkish Wushu athlete speaking Chinese gains attention on Chinese social media

STORY: Turkish Wushu athlete speaking Chinese gains attention on Chinese social media DATELINE: Aug. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUSRET KAYHAN ALTUNKAYA, Turkish Wushu athlete 3. various of the Chengdu Universiade 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NUSRET KAYHAN ALTUNKAYA, Turkish Wushu athlete STORYLINE: A Turkish Wushu athlete speaking Chinese during a media interview at the Chengdu Universiade, has gained much attention on Chinese social media. The Universiade ran from July 28 to August 8, drawing a total of 6,500 student-athletes from 113 countries and regions. Nusret Kayhan Altunkaya told Xinhua that he became an online "celebrity" after his video was posted on social media accounts in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUSRET KAYHAN ALTUNKAYA, Turkish Wushu athlete "The media officers in the Universiade Village were filming videos as we walked around, and someone asked me a question in English. I answere

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Experts say Chinese modernization brings enlightenment to developing countries

STORY: Experts say Chinese modernization brings enlightenment to developing countries DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. various of Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MONYAE, Director of Center for Africa-China Studies, University of Johannesburg 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NACID HANIF, UN assistant secretary-general, Department of Economic and Social Affairs STORYLINE: As China embarks on a new journey towards socialist modernization, experts worldwide have said that China has demonstrated tremendous progress in Chinese modernization, providing examples in various fields for other developing countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria "China's modernization is original. We are taking into account its specific national condition, its historical process. So Africa needs to e

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Vlog: Int'l students experience Chinese dragon boat race

STORY: Vlog: Int'l students experience Chinese dragon boat race DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon boat race on river in Ganzhou 2. STANDUP 1 (English): USMAN ASGHAR, Student, Gannan Medical University 3. various of dragon boat race 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LUO YOUWEI, Member of Ganzhou Nanqiao Dragon Boat Association 5. various of international students learning knowledge about dragon boat 6. STANDUP 2 (English): USMAN ASGHAR, Student, Gannan Medical University STORYLINE: Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province, China International students from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and other countries have joined a dragon boat race to experience the tradition of the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 22 this year. STANDUP 1 (English): USMAN ASGHAR, Student, Gannan Medical University "Hello, everyone! I'm Usman Asghar. I come from Pakistan. Today, I know that Chinese people have Dragon Boat Festival. And on this festival, people have drago

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QATAR-DOHA-BOOK FAIR

(230613) -- DOHA, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a panda-themed interactive zone at the 32nd Doha International Book Fair in Doha, Qatar, June 12, 2023. A total of 500 publishers from about 37 countries are participating in this year's Doha International Book Fair which runs until June 21, according to the state Qatar News Agency. (Photo by Wang Qiang/Xinhua)

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QATAR-DOHA-BOOK FAIR

(230613) -- DOHA, June 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform on the main stage at the 32nd Doha International Book Fair in Doha, Qatar, June 12, 2023. A total of 500 publishers from about 37 countries are participating in this year's Doha International Book Fair which runs until June 21, according to the state Qatar News Agency. (Photo by Wang Qiang/Xinhua)

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Chinese lab-grown diamond companies eye opportunities at jewelry show in U.S.

STORY: Chinese lab-grown diamond companies eye opportunities at jewelry show in U.S. DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the JCK Show STORYLINE: More than 50 Chinese lab-grown diamond companies took part in an ongoing jewelry show in Las Vegas, the United States, aiming to further develop the overseas market. The annual JCK Show, a leading jewelry show in North America, kicked off on Friday. Lab-grown diamonds, also known as lab diamonds and engineered diamonds, are created by scientists in labs, and those diamonds have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as earth-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are increasingly popular in the United States and some other countries as sales of those diamonds are jumping. The global lab-grown diamond market was valued at 22.45 billion U.S. dollars in 2022 and is forecasted to grow to over 37 billion dollars by 2028, said a report released in March by ResearchAndMarkets.com, a le

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Farm-turned industrial park helps promote China-Slovakia cooperation

STORY: Farm-turned industrial park helps promote China-Slovakia cooperation DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Bratislava CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Friendship Farm in Cangzhou 2. photos from Friendship Farm Museum 3. various of guests at the reception in Bratislava, Slovakia 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DUSAN BELLA, Former Slovak Ambassador to China 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DUSAN BELLA, Former Slovak Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The Chinese ambassador to Slovakia and local guests have shared stories about the Zhongjie Friendship Farm founded over 60 years ago, expecting the exemplar of friendship and cooperation to play a bigger role in promoting China-Slovakia cooperation. Sino-Czechoslovakia is shortened to "Zhongjie" in Chinese. At a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Slovakia on Thursday evening to commemorate the founding of the Friendship Farm and promote cooperation between the two countries, Chinese Ambassador to Slovakia Sun Lijie shared the story of the f

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Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries

STORY: Tajik student in China hopes for closer ties between China, Central Asian countries DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): SHOHRON, Tajik student at China's Ningxia University "My Chinese name is Wang Zichen. I come from Tajikistan. I came to China in 2019. I've been living here for four years. I'm studying Chinese language at the School of International Education, Ningxia University. I had wanted to come to China since I was a child. After graduating from high school, I came here to study the Chinese language and culture. Our school sometimes organizes activities for international students to communicate with Chinese students on our campus. There are also some classes teaching Guzheng (Chinese musical instrument), martial arts, and calligraphy, which help us better understand Chinese culture. In recent years, the relationship b

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Chinese importer expects better development in trade between China, Ecuador

STORY: Chinese importer expects better development in trade between China, Ecuador DATELINE: May 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the signing ceremony 2. various of views in Ecuador 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG JIAYUAN, Managing director of Guangdong Guotong Super Cold Chain Co., Ltd. 4. various of views in the company 5. various of views in Ecuador STORYLINE: China and Ecuador signed a free trade agreement (FTA) last week to boost bilateral trade and business ties. Once the FTA goes into effect, as much as 90 percent of the goods traded between China and Ecuador will be exempted from tariffs, while 60 percent of them will enjoy zero tariffs immediately, according to the deal. A Chinese importer said he expects better development in trade between the two countries. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHENG JIAYUAN, Managing director of Guangdong Guotong Super Cold Chain Co., Ltd. "We search for good-quality products worldwide to import to China. Ecuador is

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ASEAN summit expected to strengthen inclusiveness, push for common prosperity

STORY: ASEAN summit expected to strengthen inclusiveness, push for common prosperity DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Summit venue 2. various of views of Labuan Bajo 3. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOFWAN AL BANNA CHOIRUZZAD, Assistant professor at the international relations department of the University of Indonesia STORYLINE: The 42nd ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit, themed "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth," is held from May 9 to 11 in Labuan Bajo, a tourist town in Indonesia. For Southeast Asian countries, many expect this summit to strengthen inclusiveness and push for common prosperity. SOUNDBITE (English): SHOFWAN AL BANNA CHOIRUZZAD, Assistant professor at the international relations department of the University of Indonesia "I do hope that ASEAN can translate the ASEAN outlook on the Indo-Pacific more concretely, and change the exclusive idea of Indo-Pacific previously, rather than divisive ideopolitical idea, (

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Greater Bay Area Flower Show held in Shenzhen, China

STORY: Greater Bay Area Flower Show held in Shenzhen, China DATELINE: April 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greater Bay Area Flower Show held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATT KEIGHTLEY, British landscape designer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SUSAN COHAN, American landscape designer STORYLINE: From April 8 to 17, the 2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Flower Show is being held in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. The 10-day flower show was opened at Shenzhen Fairy Lake Botanical Garden, attracting 80 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions including Australia, Britain, France, Japan, South Korea and the United States. The theme of the flower show is "Flowers and Dreams." 22 exquisite gardens at home and abroad and more than 1,000 exquisite flower varieties are exhibited. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MATT KEIGHTLEY, British landscape designer "The cabin explores the principle of

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Chinese FM calls on U.S. to opt for mutually beneficial coexistence

STORY: Chinese FM calls on U.S. to opt for mutually beneficial coexistence DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) QIN GANG, Chinese Foreign Minister STORYLINE: China hopes the United States will explore the right way to get along with China that benefits both countries and the world, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, Qin said China will continue to follow the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation to pursue a sound and stable relationship with the United States. "We hope the U.S. government will listen to the calls of the two peoples, rid of its strategic anxiety of 'threat inflation,' abandon the zero-sum Cold War mentality, and refuse to be hijacked by 'political correctness,'" he said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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UN relief chief urges countries to help boost Yemen's economy

STORY: UN relief chief urges countries to help boost Yemen's economy DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: ECONOMY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARTIN GRIFFITHS, UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN GRIFFITHS, UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTIN GRIFFITHS, UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs STORYLINE: Martin Griffiths, the UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, on Monday called on the international community to help boost and stabilize Yemen's economy. "I call on the international community to redouble its efforts to boost Yemen's economy and restore basic services," which will also serve to reduce humanitarian needs as well as the size and price tag of the aid operation in the long run, the UN relief chief told a UN Security Council briefing on the war-torn country of Yem

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World Islamic religious figures, scholars visit China's Xinjiang

STORY: World Islamic religious figures, scholars visit China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI RASHID AL NUAIMI, Chairman, World Muslim Communities Council 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALI RASHID AL NUAIMI, Chairman, World Muslim Communities Council STORYLINE: From Jan. 8 to 11, Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the World Muslim Communities Council, led a delegation of more than 30 Islamic religious figures and scholars from 14 countries to visit China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The delegation said they believed that Xinjiang has made remarkable achievements in counterterrorism and deradicalization, and has fully implemented the country's policy on freedom of religious belief. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALI RASHID AL NUAIMI, Chairman, World Muslim Communities Council "I would also like to express high appreciation for the achievements in deradicalization and counterterrorism in X

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Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy

STORY: Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister 3. various of sea in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister "The increase in the number of tourists entering Thailand from China and other countries is a good sign for Thailan

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Japanese actor Taro Yamamoto

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese actor Taro Yamamoto holds a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2011. The 37-year-old actor, who has been calling for the elimination of nuclear power generation in Japan, lamented that the movement against nuclear power in the country, while showing some momentum in the wake of the nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, is not on a par with similar movements in other countries.

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Japan team wins solar car race in Australia

ADELAIDE, Australia - A solar car of Japan's Tokai University finishes first in Adelaide, Australia, on Oct. 20, 2011, winning a five-day, 3,000-kilometer solar car race across the continent. In the World Solar Challenge race, 37 teams from 20 countries and territories took part.