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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Former Senior Advisor for Policy Stephen Miller, appears on a panel titled “The American First Bar Association” at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior advisor for policy Stephen Miller prior to the arrival of United States President Donald J. Trump, who will present the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the U.S. Military Academy football team in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller looks on as President Donald Trump addresses reporters in the Oval Office of the White House after receiving a briefing from law enforcement on "Keeping American Communities Safe: The Takedown of Key MS-13 Criminal Leaders"in Washington DC, USA on July 15, 2020. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Former Senior Advisor for Policy Stephen Miller, appears on a panel titled “The American First Bar Association” at the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior advisor for policy Stephen Miller conducts a press briefing on the Trump Administration's support of the Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy (RAISE) Act in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Wednesday August 2, 2017. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron Sachs/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Stephen Miller, Counselor to the President, arrives for the joint press conference with United States President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA on Monday, February 13, 2017. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Ron SachsCNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior adviser Stephen Miller speaks during a television interview at the White House on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Washington, DC, USA. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Oliver Contreras/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Stephen Miller, White House senior advisor for policy, arrives during a news conference in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, USA. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior adviser Stephen Miller speaks during a television interview at the White House on Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Washington, DC, USA. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Oliver Contreras/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Senior Advisor to the President Stephen Miller attends a Cabinet Meeting with President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House on November 19, 2019 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Oliver Contreras/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Stephen Miller, White House senior advisor for policy, arrives to a county sheriff listening session with U.S. President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Andrew Harrer/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - Senior Advisor for Policy Stephen Miller participates in a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, USA, on May 14, 2019. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Chris Kleponis/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House senior adviser Stephen Miller looks on as President Donald Trump addresses reporters in the Oval Office of the White House after receiving a briefing from law enforcement on "Keeping American Communities Safe: The Takedown of Key MS-13 Criminal Leaders"in Washington DC, USA on July 15, 2020. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Those Who'll Count In Next Trump Administration

File photo - White House adviser Stephen Miller looks on during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 22, 2019 in Washington, DC, USA. Donald Trump has promised to expel millions of immigrants without residency permits. An idea championed by Stephen Miller, 39, a political adviser on the far right. During Mr. Trump’s first term, this Republican participated in drafting the decree banning entry to nationals of Muslim-majority countries. Photo by Olivier Douliery/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum

STORY: Türkiye, China look to expand cooperation at economic forum SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the economic forum STORYLINE: The 6th Türkiye-China Economic Forum opened here on Thursday with representatives exploring ways to promote bilateral trade ties and expand cooperation in more fields. Chinese Ambassador to Türkiye Liu Shaobin and business representatives from both countries, including Chinese tech firms Huawei and Xiaomi, attended the event hosted by Istanbul-based Okan University. In his address to the forum, Liu said the two countries have seen growing bilateral economic and trade ties in recent years, showing great potential in the fields of digital economy, green economy, and new energy. Korhan Kurdoglu, head of the China Working Group at the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD), said Türkiye welcomes more investments from China, especially those that can deepen c

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Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor

STORY: Trade relations between Ireland, China very positive: economic counsellor SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China 3. various of the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEREK LAMBE, Economic Counsellor, Embassy of Ireland in China STORYLINE: The fourth China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Haikou, the capital city of south China's Hainan Province. The six-day event hosts over 4,000 brands from 71 countries and regions. Ireland is the guest of honor at this year's expo, with a dedicated exhibition venue showing the country's scientific and technological innovation, education, investment, tourism and culture. Economic Counsellor of the Embassy of Ireland in China Derek Lambe said the expo is an important

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North China's Tianjin embraces booming cruise tourism

STORY: North China's Tianjin embraces booming cruise tourism SHOOTING TIME: April 7, 2024 DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cruise ship 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YANG, Tianjin Dongjiang border inspection station 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO JINGWEN, Tianjin branch of Bank of China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZINAN, Chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises STORYLINE: North China's Tianjin Municipality has embraced booming cruise tourism since international cruise ship transport to and from ports of China was fully resumed in September 2023. Cruise ship Serenade of the Seas docked at Tianjin International Cruise Home Port on Sunday morning, with over 1,800 tourists from 50 countries and regions aboard. The 275-day cruise on the ship is the longest round-the-world route at present, and Tianjin is its only stop in the Chinese mainland. To aid the growth of cruise tourism, the city has beefed up efforts to provide effecti

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Tunisia holds song festival to support Palestine

STORY: Tunisia holds song festival to support Palestine SHOOTING TIME: March 14, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival in Tunis STORYLINE: Tunisia hosts the 22nd Tunisia Song Festival from March 14 to 16. The slogan of this year's festival is "For You, Palestine" to express the Tunisian people's support for the Palestinians who have been attacked by Israel. At the opening ceremony held in the capital of Tunis on Thursday night, singers from Tunisia, Lebanon and other countries sang patriotic songs from various Arab countries in support of Palestine. The organizers of the festival said that this event has received strong support from artists in various Arab countries. Most of the songs they performed are old songs that encourage people to resist foreign oppression. Dozens of Tunisian government officials and cultural figures attended the opening ceremony. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

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African officials gather in Nairobi to combat illegal arms trade

STORY: African officials gather in Nairobi to combat illegal arms trade SHOOTING TIME: March 5, 2024 DATELINE: March 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum in Nairobi STORYLINE: Sub-Saharan African countries are committed to halting the flow of small and light weapons due to the threat they pose to peace, stability and long-term growth, officials said Monday at a forum in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. The officials attending a two-day regional preparatory meeting decried the movement of these weapons across borders, fueling terrorism, armed insurgencies and wildlife crimes. Raymond Omollo, principal secretary for the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration of Kenya, said that the proliferation and misuse of small and light weapons pose an existential threat to Africa's peace, cohesion and stability. "Small and light weapons continue to wreak havoc in communities, fuel conflicts, undermine peace and stability, and hind

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Trade activities vigorous via land-sea trade corridor in Chongqing, China

STORY: Trade activities vigorous via land-sea trade corridor in Chongqing, China SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trade activities via land-sea trade corridor STORYLINE: Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has transported over 4,200 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers of goods via the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor since this year's Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10, with a total value of about 500 million yuan (about 69.5 million U.S. dollars). The main categories of goods included chemical raw materials and products, light industry and pharmaceutical products, metal ores, automotive and motorcycle parts. The goods were transported to countries including Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, and the Netherlands. By the end of 2023, the corridor reached 490 ports in 120 countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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Russia's economy outpaced G7 countries in 2023: Putin

STORY: Russia's economy outpaced G7 countries in 2023: Putin SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 29, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President STORYLINE: The Russian economy grew at a higher rate compared to the global average, and the country has surpassed G7 nations in economic growth, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday during his annual address to the Federal Assembly. SOUNDBITE (Russian): VLADIMIR PUTIN, Russian President "Last year, the Russian economy grew at a higher rate than the world (economy). For this indicator, we were not only ahead of the European Union's leading countries, but also the G7 nations." Putin announced earlier in February that the country's GDP grew by 3.6 percent in 2023 during a government meeting on economic issues. During the annual address, the Russian leader also said that the number of Russians living below the poverty line decreased to 13

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Nigerian intellectuals hail significance of Global Civilization Initiative

STORY: Nigerian intellectuals hail significance of Global Civilization Initiative SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FAROUK IBRAHIM BIBI-FAROUK, Nigerian political science scholar STORYLINE: At a seminar on the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) held last week by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the University of Abuja, Nigerian intellectuals said the initiative demonstrated China's global vision. SOUNDBITE (English): FAROUK IBRAHIM BIBI-FAROUK, Nigerian political science scholar "China is building a community of shared future for mankind, which further lays the groundwork for advancing strategic visions. And together with developing countries, especially the South-South (countries), it is our hope and aspiration that China would be able to lead the world into a new civil engine." Xinhua News Agency correspondents report

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French leather craftsman shares life in China's Shenzhen

STORY: French leather craftsman shares life in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 6, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:39 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thomas Maurice (Courtesy of EyeShenzhen) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): THOMAS MAURICE, French leather craftsman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): THOMAS MAURICE, French leather craftsman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THOMAS MAURICE, French leather craftsman STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): THOMAS MAURICE, French leather craftsman "My name is Thomas Maurice. I'm from France. I'm working for DISSONA as a master craftsman. My skills come from (countries) like France and Italy. So most of the brand that I work for come from luxury sector." Around the age of 20, Thomas Maurice started to learn handicraft skills systematically, and served at many well-known European luxury brands for over a decade. In 2011, Maurice moved his career to China and joined the Shenzhen-based fashion brand DISSONA two years later. He then established

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Russia-China gala concert held in Moscow

STORY: Russia-China gala concert held in Moscow SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VERA KONONOVA, Organizer of the concert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CAO XU, Chinese composer STORYLINE: Moscow International House of Music held the "Russia-China" gala concert on Monday evening. The program featured Chinese and Russian classical music performed by young soloists from both countries to the accompaniment of the State Kremlin Orchestra. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VERA KONONOVA, Organizer of the concert "Our concert emphasizes that we are fraternal peoples. China and Russia are friendly countries that are connected not only by centuries-old friendship, but also by culture. Culture cannot divide us, but only unite us." Cao Xu, a young Chinese composer and student of Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, wrote the composition "On the Road" for the concert. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CAO XU

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-STUDENTS-BRI-COUNTRIES (CN)

(231207) -- SHENYANG, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of Shenyang Institute of Technology operate a 5-axis CNC machining center under the guidance of an instructor in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Shenyang Institute of Technology and Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. jointly established classes tailored for purchase orders from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. The first batch of 39 students completed enrollment in September this year. The class aims to cultivate Russian-speaking professional technicians who would be engaged in high-end computer numerical control (CNC) related work in Russia, Belarus and other countries in the future. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-STUDENTS-BRI-COUNTRIES (CN)

(231207) -- SHENYANG, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of Shenyang Institute of Technology operate 5-axis CNC machining centers in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Shenyang Institute of Technology and Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. jointly established classes tailored for purchase orders from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. The first batch of 39 students completed enrollment in September this year. The class aims to cultivate Russian-speaking professional technicians who would be engaged in high-end computer numerical control (CNC) related work in Russia, Belarus and other countries in the future. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-STUDENTS-BRI-COUNTRIES (CN)

(231207) -- SHENYANG, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of Shenyang Institute of Technology learn Russian in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Shenyang Institute of Technology and Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. jointly established classes tailored for purchase orders from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. The first batch of 39 students completed enrollment in September this year. The class aims to cultivate Russian-speaking professional technicians who would be engaged in high-end computer numerical control (CNC) related work in Russia, Belarus and other countries in the future. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-STUDENTS-BRI-COUNTRIES (CN)

(231207) -- SHENYANG, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of Shenyang Institute of Technology explain the operation for international students from Irkutsk State University of Russia, in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Shenyang Institute of Technology and Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. jointly established classes tailored for purchase orders from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. The first batch of 39 students completed enrollment in September this year. The class aims to cultivate Russian-speaking professional technicians who would be engaged in high-end computer numerical control (CNC) related work in Russia, Belarus and other countries in the future. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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CHINA-LIAONING-SHENYANG-STUDENTS-BRI-COUNTRIES (CN)

(231207) -- SHENYANG, Dec. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students of Shenyang Institute of Technology explain the operation for international students from Irkutsk State University of Russia, in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Dec. 6, 2023. Shenyang Institute of Technology and Wuhan Huazhong Numerical Control Co., Ltd. jointly established classes tailored for purchase orders from Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) participating countries. The first batch of 39 students completed enrollment in September this year. The class aims to cultivate Russian-speaking professional technicians who would be engaged in high-end computer numerical control (CNC) related work in Russia, Belarus and other countries in the future. (Xinhua/Yang Qing)

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Tanzania hails China for collaboration on technical, vocational education

STORY: Tanzania hails China for collaboration on technical, vocational education SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FRANKLIN RWEZIMULA, Deputy permanent secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology STORYLINE: Chinese and Tanzanian institutions dealing with technical and vocational education and training (TVET) met on Saturday to strengthen collaboration in providing knowledge and best practices. Officials from TVET institutions from both countries gathered in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam during the China-Tanzania TVET Collaboration Academic Exchange Seminar on the Development of Occupational Standards. Franklin Rwezimula, the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, said China and Tanzania can develop a new generation of skilled professionals that drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustai

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CIIE strengthens cooperation between China, countries worldwide: Thai deputy PM

STORY: CIIE strengthens cooperation between China, countries worldwide: Thai deputy PM SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of previous CIIE 2. various of Thai economy 3. SOUNBITE 1 (Thai): PHUMTHAM WECHAYACHAI, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand 4. various of previous CIIE 5. various of Thai economy 6. SOUNBITE 2 (Thai): PHUMTHAM WECHAYACHAI, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand STORYLINE: Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Phumtham Wechayachai has said that the China International Import Expo (CIIE) reflects the strengthened cooperation among China, Thailand, and other participating countries. The 6th CIIE is scheduled to take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10. SOUNBITE 1 (Thai): PHUMTHAM WECHAYACHAI, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand "I am deeply honored to have been invited to participate in this expo, where China and Thailand collaborate together. The success of this event reflects the strengthened cooperation betwe

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World Bank says Indian economy to grow at 6.3 pct in FY 2023-24

STORY: World Bank says Indian economy to grow at 6.3 pct in FY 2023-24 DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of wholesale market 3. various of crop fields and crop harvesting STORYLINE: The World Bank Tuesday said the Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.3 percent in the current financial year. The international financial institution, in its report, said India continues to show resilience against the backdrop of a challenging global environment. India Development Update (IDU), the World Bank's half-yearly report on the Indian economy, observes that despite significant global challenges, India was one of the fastest-growing major economies in FY22-23 at 7.2 percent. "India's growth rate was the second highest among G20 countries and almost twice the average for emerging market economies. This resilience was underpinned by robust domestic demand, strong public infrastructure investment and a strengthening financial s

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Agricultural hi-tech fair in China offers cooperation opportunities

STORY: Agricultural hi-tech fair in China offers cooperation opportunities DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AZIMOV FARUKH, Advisor of the Economic and Trade Department, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AWALE ALI KULLANE, Ambassador of Somalia to China 4. various of the fair STORYLINE: A just-concluded agricultural hi-tech fair in China's Shaanxi attracted over 1,500 exhibitors from 39 countries and regions and offered cooperation opportunities. The 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair was held on Sept. 19-23 under the theme of "soil health and food security." Uzbekistan is the guest country of honor at this year's fair. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AZIMOV FARUKH, Advisor of the Economic and Trade Department, Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in China "We hope to introduce our agricultural products to Chinese friends, and also spread our cult

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An Iranian exhibitor (1st R) introduces products to visitors during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Russian exhibitor promotes products through livestreams during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at crop samples during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor looks at corn samples during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at a sand table of smart breeding during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-YANGLING-AGRICULTURAL HI-TECH FAIR (CN)

(230919) -- YANGLING, Sept. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors learn about a smart breeding ship model during the 30th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair in Yangling, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Sept. 19, 2023. Under the theme of "soil health and food security," the 5-day fair kicked off here on Tuesday. The event, which more than 1,500 exhibitors from a total of 39 countries and regions are attending, will feature innovations in agricultural high-tech achievements, exchange activities, and hold 11 conferences and forums as well as eight exhibitions, among others. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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Sri Lanka benefiting a lot from the BRI: PM

STORY: Sri Lanka benefiting a lot from the BRI: PM DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DINESH GUNAWARDENA, Sri Lankan Prime Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DINESH GUNAWARDENA, Sri Lankan Prime Minister 3. various of construction in Hambantota industrial zone and Colombo Port City 4. various of the China-South Asia Expo STORYLINE: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has said that his country has benefited a lot from the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying that China is seeking cooperation for peace and development. The prime minister made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua during the ongoing seventh China-South Asia Expo in Kunming, capital of China's Yunnan Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DINESH GUNAWARDENA, Sri Lankan Prime Minister "The Belt and Road Initiative proposed by China is a big great change to the entire economies of our countries. The next planning procedures (of BRI proje

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Chinese railway staff work to provide quality service for China-Laos Railway passengers

STORY: Chinese railway staff work to provide quality service for China-Laos Railway passengers DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a railway station 2. various of the China-Laos Railway STORYLINE: The China-Laos Railway started cross-border passenger services in April. The Mohan checkpoint on China's border with Laos tallied that as of Tuesday, 246 train trips had been provided by the railway, serving 52,888 passengers from 53 countries and regions. Trains departing from Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, travel at a speed of up to 160 km per hour through mountains and valleys. The trip from Kunming to the Lao capital of Vientiane takes 10 and a half hours to complete, including the time spent on going through customs. As the 7th China-South Asia Exposition is set to take place from Aug. 16 to 20 in Kunming, many foreigners choose to take the railway to travel to Kunming. Local railway workers are ta

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Kamala Harris Visits Orlando

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to board Air Force Two at Orlando International Airport after delivering remarks at the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The gathering at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, USA, is hosting 3,000 delegates from 39 countries. Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kamala Harris Visits Orlando

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Supporters cheer as Vice President Kamala Harris comments on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recent observations about slavery during her remarks at the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The gathering at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, USA, is hosting 3,000 delegates from 39 countries. Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kamala Harris Visits Orlando

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The gathering at the Orange County Convention Center is hosting 3,000 delegates from 39 countries. Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kamala Harris Visits Orlando

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage at the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The gathering at the Orange County Convention Center is hosting 3,000 delegates from 39 countries. Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kamala Harris Visits Orlando

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Orlando International Airport ahead of attending the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The gathering at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida is hosting 3,000 delegates from 39 countries. Photo by Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM