Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Pakistanis celebrate ironclad friendship with China on 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties

STORY: Pakistanis celebrate ironclad friendship with China on 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistanis celebrating friendship with China on 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties STORYLINE: Against the backdrop adorned with life-sized images of the Pakistani and Chinese flags, when a Pakistani presenter introduced Pakistan-China friendship as "ironclad," a resounding chorus of cheers and applause followed, echoing the depth of the bilateral relations and friendship between the two countries. The presenter and his audience gathered here on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and China. People from all walks of life attended the event to celebrate the friendship and cherish the cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the event, the Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong, praised the China-Pakistan Econ

E

Iran seeks mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa: president

STORY: Iran seeks mutually beneficial cooperation with Africa: president SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference STORYLINE: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that his country sought to expand cooperation with African states. Raisi made the remarks at the second International Economic Conference of Iran and Africa held in the Iranian capital Tehran, which was attended by high-ranking officials of different African countries, according to a statement published by the president's office. He said that Iran's leaders always highlight the necessity to enhance cooperation with African countries, adding the two sides should acquire greater knowledge of each other's capacities. Raisi noted there was a significant difference between Iran's attitude towards Africa and that of the West, stressing that as history testified, the Western states had always been "seeking to solely plunder the African co

E

Investment conference attendees express confidence in Chinese market

STORY: Investment conference attendees express confidence in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: April 9, 2024 DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FREDERICO FREIRE JARDIM, Asia President of Kraft Heinz 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUPERT HOOGEWERF, Chairman and Chief Researcher of Hurun Report STORYLINE: The 10th Guangzhou Annual Investment Conference China, which took place earlier this week at the Canton Fair Convention Center in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, attracted over 1,000 representatives from 18 countries and regions. This event, as a warm-up activity for the upcoming Canton Fair, reflected foreign investors' confidence in further revving up investment in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FREDERICO FREIRE JARDIM, Asia President of Kraft Heinz "China is definitely one of our top priorities in terms of growth for Kraft Heinz globa

E

Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Enjoy SW China's rural lifestyle

STORY: Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Enjoy SW China's rural lifestyle SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys and representatives exploring local intangible cultural heritages 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAN J. MARSHALL, Grenadian Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSE DIAZ, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of Colombia in China STORYLINE: A group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 31 countries and international organizations recently visited southwest China's Sichuan Province. In Zhanqi Village, diplomats and representatives experienced China's rural revitalization through local food, scenery, and handicraft skills. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China "I think it's a fried type of bean paste, very delicious. My colleagues here, other ambassadors al

E

Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Experiencing intangible cultural heritages

STORY: Diplomatic envoys in China's Sichuan: Experiencing intangible cultural heritages SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of diplomatic envoys and representatives exploring local intangible cultural heritages 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SASHKO NASEV, Ambassador of North Macedonia to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARCELO SUAREZ SALVIA, Argentine Ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARTA BETANZOS ROIG, Spanish Ambassador to China STORYLINE: A group of diplomatic envoys and representatives from 31 countries and international organizations recently visited southwest China's Sichuan Province. In Chengdu, the capital city, they joined hands-on activities to explore local intangible cultural heritages such as Chengdu dough figurine, Xinjin rope knitting, and Mianzhu woodblock printing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SASHKO NASEV, Ambassador of North Macedonia to China "It's very unique, because it is

E

China-Europe Railway Express vitalizes regions along its route: German expert

STORY: China-Europe Railway Express vitalizes regions along its route: German expert SHOOTING TIME: April 8, 2024 DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: DUISBURG, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Europe Railway Express 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERND NOCHE, Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany 3. various of the China-Europe Railway Express 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BERND NOCHE, Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany STORYLINE: The China-Europe Railway Express has injected vitality into Duisburg, a key transportation hub in the Ruhr region of Germany, and has opened up new development opportunities for the countries and cities along its route, a German professor has said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BERND NOCHE, Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany "It (China-Europe Railway Express) is a very interesting link and from the worldwide point of view, unique. Now, when we see the railway connection, this is a unique tra

E

Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks

STORY: Six Chinese sites named UNESCO Global Geoparks SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks, were named as Global Geoparks by the UNESCO on Wednesday. With six Chinese geoparks newly designated as Global Geoparks, China is now home to 47 Global Geoparks. The designation of UNESCO Global Geopark was first established in 2015 to recognize geological heritages of international importance. Currently, the UNESCO Global Geoparks network boasts 213 geoparks in 48 countries. SOUNDBITE (English): KRISTOF VANDENBERGHE, Chief of Earth Sciences and Geoparks Section, UNESCO Global Geoparks Secretariat "China is certainly our ch

E

Curtains drawn on 13th African Games as Egypt dominates

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

E

London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges

STORY: London Book Fair director calls for more cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) STORYLINE: The London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, wrapped up on Thursday. Gareth Rapley, London Book Fair director, was pleasantly surprised by the active participation of Chinese publishers and called for strengthening cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE (English): GARETH RAPLEY, Director of London Book Fair (LBF) "We're delighted to see an increase this year from China. It's great, a large number of publishers. I mean it's something we want to just build upon. My understanding is there's great relationship, I think. Here in the UK, we have a great trade relationship with China. I think a lot of business done between the two countries, a lot of great publishing relationships that go on. I think cultural exchange and dia

E

Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges

STORY: Chinese ambassador sees win-win cooperation as right choice for China, Australia to tackle global challenges SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 3. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia 5. various of the Australian Financial Review Business Summit 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO QIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Australia STORYLINE: As the world is facing accelerated changes unseen in a century, the China-Australia cooperation is not only in line with the common interests of the two countries, but also conducive to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific and the world at large, according to Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian. "China and Australia are major powers in the Paci

E

China is very different to what I expected, says South African educator

STORY: China is very different to what I expected, says South African educator SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Richard Waddell working at the kindergarten 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten 9. various of Richard Waddell singing with the children 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): RICHARD WADDELL, Principal of Captain Kindergarten STORYLINE: Richard Waddell has been living in China for six years. The 62-year-old South African has worked in six different countries as an educator. Now he's

E

Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network

STORY: Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the new rail network STORYLINE: Dongxing, a city on the China-Vietnam border in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was linked to China's national railway network on Wednesday with the opening of a new rail line. The new railway, linking Dongxing to Fangchenggang, stretches 47 km long and has a designed speed of 200 km per hour. According to China State Railway Group Co., Ltd, it is a dual-purpose line that handles both passenger and freight transportation. The new railway, which began construction in March 2019, will reduce travel time between the two cities to 19 minutes. As Dongxing's first railway, located on the China-Vietnam border, the new service is expected to boost tourism, trade activities, personnel and economic exchanges between China and Southeast Asian countries

E

Overseas shipping companies see burgeoning potential for China's shipping industry

STORY: Overseas shipping companies see burgeoning potential for China's shipping industry SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023/file DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2023 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GEORGE XIRADAKIS, President of the Association of Banking and Financial Executives of the Hellenic Shipping 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALEXANDER V.CHIDIAC, Managing Partner of Iskandar Group 4. various of Tianjin Port 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG BAOCHEN, Executive Vice Chairman of China Institute of Navigation (CIN) STORYLINE: The Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo has been held in China's Tianjin, featuring the theme of "Shipping throughout the world, leading the future." The three-day event has attracted hundreds of exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, showcasing the latest scientific research achievements, equipment, software technology and international cooperation opportunitie

E

China-Pakistan joint research center inaugurated to help mitigate climate change impacts in Pakistan

STORY: China-Pakistan joint research center inaugurated to help mitigate climate change impacts in Pakistan DATELINE: Oct. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration of the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC) 2. various of meeting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAUSAR ABDULLAH MALIK, Pakistan's caretaker Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUKHTAR AHMED, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CUI PENG, CPJRC Director-General STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on Earth Sciences (CPJRC), a high-level scientific and technological innovation platform between the two countries, has been inaugurated here at Quaid-i-Azam University, aimed at promoting sci-tech cooperation against climate-induced disasters and on talent cultivation. The CPJRC inaugurated on Wednesday will act as a national platform for China-Pakistan science and edu

E

Malta keen on nourishing strong relationship with China: president

STORY: Malta keen on nourishing strong relationship with China: president DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception STORYLINE: Malta is keen on nourishing the healthy, strong and mutually beneficial relationship with China, with special emphasis on people-to-people links, President George Vella said on Friday. Addressing a reception to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Vella said that more than 50 years into diplomatic relations between the two countries, the ties are becoming "more dynamic and forward-looking." "Despite the distance that separates our two countries, Malta and China have managed to build a close historical relationship that includes cooperation mostly in the fields of trade, health, education and culture. Suffice to say that China is one of Malta's most important trading partners," he said. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

E

UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world

STORY: UN chief calls for multilateralism that matches new multipolar world DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Trusteeship Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday stressed the importance of multilateral institutions that match a multipolar world that is in the making. Guterres made the remarks at a preparatory ministerial meeting of the Summit of the Future. SOUNDBITE 1 (French/English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We are moving toward a multipolar world. Multipolarity is creating new opportunities for different countries to lead on the global stage. But history teaches that multipolarity without strong multilateral institutions creates serious risks. It coul

E

Emerging economies concerned about U.S. dollar hegemony, says analyst

STORY: Emerging economies concerned about U.S. dollar hegemony, says analyst DATELINE: Aug. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. street views in Johannesburg 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim 3. street views related to BRICS in Johannesburg 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim 5. street views related to BRICS in Johannesburg 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim STORYLINE: Developing nations are becoming more worried about the dominance of the U.S. dollar in the global financial system and are taking measures to tackle the issue. This is according to Sant Manukyan, an analyst with Is Yatirim, the investment banking arm of Isbank Group in Istanbul. He said the problem is not the dollar itself but the United States wielding the dollar as a tool of influence. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SANT MANUKYAN, Analyst with Is Yatirim "In fact, the issue that disturbs the countries here is

E

Spain can set agenda at helm of rotating EU presidency from July: Spanish expert

STORY: Spain can set agenda at helm of rotating EU presidency from July: Spanish expert DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Spanish expert speaking 2. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): JOSE RAMON PIN, Former politician, Emeritus Professor at IESE Business School STORYLINE: When Spain takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from Sweden on July 1, the Spanish government will be able to set the union's agenda and political priorities for the next six months before handing over the reins to Hungary, a Spanish political expert told Xinhua in an interview on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): JOSE RAMON PIN, Former politician, Emeritus Professor at IESE Business School "As it involves 27 countries, it's difficult for the interests of just one country to predominate. But what is true is that the important thing is which issues are given priority on the agenda, which in Spain's case could be the issue of energy. This presidency, like all the

E

Moroccan diplomat impressed by development of China's big data industry

STORY: Moroccan diplomat impressed by development of China's big data industry DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the trip in Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE (English): REDA OUDGHIRI IDRISSI, Minister counselor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in China 3. various of views in Guizhou STORYLINE: Reda Oudghiri Idrissi, minister counselor of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in China, said that he was impressed by the development of China's big data industry. Idrissi is on a tour in China's Guizhou Province joined by more than 20 ambassadors and diplomats from 19 countries, including Fiji, Colombia, and Cyprus, from June 3 to 7. After seeing several heavyweight enterprises in the big data sector, including Tencent and Alibaba, attracted to the province, Idrissi praised an online freight service platform that helps connect truck drivers, shippers as well as goods owners and allows each side to get real-time information. SOUNDBITE

E

China donates medicine, food to orphanage in Tanzania

STORY: China donates medicine, food to orphanage in Tanzania DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the orphanage 2. various of the ambassador handing over various items 3. various of participants in the event and children 4. various of Chinese medical team providing free medical examinations to children 5. SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN MINGJIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania STORYLINE: The Chinese embassy in Tanzania and the Chinese medical team in the East African nation on Sunday donated medicine, food and stationeries to an orphanage in Dar es Salaam. The donation was made under the "Warm Children's Hearts: a China-Africa Joint Action" initiative that is aimed at caring for orphans in African countries. Children at the Ijango Zaidia Orphanage Center wore broad smiles as the Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Chen Mingjian handed over the donation to the Tanzanian Minister for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special

E

Syrian president in Saudi Arabia for Arab summit

STORY: Syrian president in Saudi Arabia for Arab summit DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arriving in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia STORYLINE: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah on Thursday to attend the Arab League's 32nd Summit on Friday. Assad was received by Prince Badr bin Sultan, deputy governor of Mecca, and Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League at King Abdulaziz International Airport. The visit, the first since the begining of the Syrian war in 2011, comes as Syria and Saudi Arabia have resumed diplomatic missions in both countries, which have been suspended since November 2011. Earlier this month, the Arab League voted to reinstate Syria's membership in the 22-member league. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Damascus. (XHTV)

E

World Tai Chi Day marked in Malta

STORY: World Tai Chi Day marked in Malta DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people practicing Tai Chi in Valletta and Kalkara STORYLINE: Tai Chi practitioners and enthusiasts in Malta on Saturday celebrated World Tai Chi Day. They participated in group practices at two different locations: the roof garden of Valletta Design Cluster and the terrace of Malta's Esplora Interactive Science Centre in Kalkara. The event was organized by the China Cultural Center in Malta. World Tai Chi Day falls on the last Saturday of April and is celebrated in many countries worldwide. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

E

Chinese, Gabonese presidents hold talks, decide to upgrade bilateral partnership

STORY: Chinese, Gabonese presidents hold talks, decide to upgrade bilateral partnership DATELINE: April 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Gabon and Africa 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG LI, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHENG MINGDA, Xinhua correspondent "Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba in Beijing. Ali Bongo is in China for a state visit. Ali Bongo is the first African head of state received by Xi since his reelection as Chinese President." The two heads of state decided to upgrade the comprehensive cooperative partnership between the two countries to a "comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership." President Xi said that in a world undergoing profound changes, China and Gabon have supported each other in advancing their shared interests and upholding international fairness and justice. He said the str

E

China sees first export of 50-meter steel rails to Europe

STORY: China sees first export of 50-meter steel rails to Europe DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:47 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tianjin Port STORYLINE: The first batch of 6,500 tonnes of 50-meter steel rails produced in China left China's Tianjin Port for Serbia on Tuesday. It was the first time that 50-meter steel rails were exported from China to Europe. A total of 22,000 tonnes of rails will be shipped to support the construction of the Hungary-Serbia Railway. The Hungary-Serbia Railway is 350 km long, with a designed maximum speed of 200 km per hour. It's a flagship project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, and a result of the deepening of the cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

E

Chinese economy has continuing growth prospects: British expert

STORY: Chinese economy has continuing growth prospects: British expert DATELINE: March 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London STORYLINE: China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. A British expert says China's economic recovery is expected to inject vitality into the growth of many other countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOHN MCLEAN, Chair of the Institute of Directors for the City of London "The engine is now primed and it's going to move. So the expectation is that I think the Chinese economy will touch the kind of 4.9-5 percent and will continue upon that rate. And already we've seen quite a number of C

E

Malawi cholera outbreak largest on continent: WHO official

STORY: Malawi cholera outbreak largest on continent: WHO official DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of healthcare workers at an isolation site 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AMBROSE TALISUNA, WHO Regional Health Security Advisor 3. various of the high-level meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KHUMBIZE KANDODO CHIPONDA, Malawian Minister of Health STORYLINE: The World Health Organization (WHO) has described Malawi's cholera outbreak as the largest in Africa as the country has so far contributed nearly 40 percent of total cases recorded in 12 countries across the continent. WHO Regional Health Security Advisor Ambrose Talisuna said this during his presentation in Lilongwe, Malawi, at a high-level meeting on Thursday of technocrats from 14 African countries that are affected by, or at risk of being affected by, cholera. According to Talisuna, out of 129,295 cases of cholera recorded in 12 countries in Africa as of March 5, Malawi had recorded 51,287

E

Spanish olive oil producers keen on Chinese market

STORY: Spanish olive oil producers keen on Chinese market DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERT TINOFOSA, Staff member, (Olive oil producer) Moli Coloma 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, Director of Operation, (Olive oil producer) Garcia de la Cruz 4. various of the Exhibition STORYLINE: Olive oil producers attending the World Olive Oil Exhibition in Spain have said that they regard China as a very attractive market. The exhibition, held from Tuesday to Wednesday in Madrid, attracted more than 1,000 companies in the olive oil sector from 47 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALBERT TINOFOSA, Staff member, (Olive oil producer) Moli Coloma "I think the Chinese market is very important. It's a market that values our product and our work to try and to highlight our quality." SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MIGUEL ANGEL RODRIGUEZ, Director of Operation, (Olive oil producer) Garcia d

E

Hungary welcomes Chinese business delegation, more cooperation expected

STORY: Hungary welcomes Chinese business delegation, more cooperation expected DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Hungarian): JANOS VASS, Managing Director, Hungarowool Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETO ERNO, President of the Hungarian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: A business delegation from east China's Zhejiang Province met with Hungarian representatives in Budapest on Monday and introduced the preparation of this year's China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Expo. According to the delegation, the expo, due to be held in Zhejiang's Ningbo City in May, will include about 20 important activities such as forums, brand promotion meetings, e-commerce live broadcasts to create more business opportunities for CEE countries in economic and trade cooperation. During the meeting, Hungarian delegates expressed their confidence in Chinese economy and their will to deepen the cooperation of t

E

124th joint patrol of Mekong River concludes

STORY: 124th joint patrol of Mekong River concludes DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 124th joint Mekong River patrol STORYLINE: Four Chinese law enforcement vessels returned to port in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Friday, concluding the 124th joint Mekong River patrol by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. According to the Yunnan provincial public security department, six vessels from the four countries traveled over 520 kilometers for four days and three nights, focusing on a cross-border crime crackdown to ensure the safety and stability of the river basin. The Mekong River, known as the Lancang River in China, is a vital waterway for cross-border shipping. China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand have been conducting joint patrols of the river since December 2011. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

E

Indonesia invites navies of 47 countries to join exercise

STORY: Indonesia invites navies of 47 countries to join exercise DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DENY PRASETYO, Commander of MNEK 2023 task force STORYLINE: The Indonesian navy hosted the Initial Planning Conference of the Fourth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo on Wednesday in Jakarta. The conference discussed the plans for the Fourth Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in which navies from 47 countries were invited, including China, the United States, Russia, Canada, and South Korea. The biennial exercise will be held in Makassar, south Sulawesi, in June 2023. The exercise also plans to test the standard operating procedure for joint disaster relief of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries. The Indonesian navy itself has prepared 17 ships, including the newest hospital vessel, for the exercise. SOUNDBITE (English): DENY PRASETYO, Commander of MNEK 2023 task force "It is im

E

Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider

STORY: Bright outlook awaits Türkiye-China marble trade: business insider DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of types of marble on display 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RUSTEM CETINKAYA, Chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) STORYLINE: A Turkish stone business insider said a bright outlook for the Türkiye-China marble trade in the coming year mirrors a deep trust between businesses of the two countries and a mutual understanding of cultures. Rustem Cetinkaya, chairman of the Mining Sector Council for the Turkish Exporters Assembly, said imported marble has long been in high demand in China, including the types produced in Türkiye. Running an automated sto

E

Expert calls on COP15 to come up with concrete measures to end biodiversity destruction

STORY: Expert calls on COP15 to come up with concrete measures to end biodiversity destruction DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of animals and plants in Africa 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MORGAN KATATI, CEO of Zambia Institute of Environmental Management STORYLINE: An expert said on Tuesday that the ongoing United Nations (UN) Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Canada's Montreal should come up with practical resolutions for countries to adopt measures to protect the biodiversity from further destruction. Morgan Katati, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zambia Institute of Environmental Management, made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (English): MORGAN KATATI, CEO of Zambia Institute of Environmental Management "This Conference of Parties is very crucial in the sense that it is a COP that is trying to address the issues of biological diversity in the whole world. The world has been losing a lot of animals, plants and

E

China, Malawi reaffirms commitment to cooperation

STORY: China, Malawi reaffirms commitment to cooperation DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration of 15 years of bilateral ties 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY TEMBO, Malawian Minister of Foreign Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LONG ZHOU, Chinese Ambassador to Malawi 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANCY TEMBO, Malawian Minister of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: The Chinese and Malawian governments have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries. Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Long Zhou and Malawian Minister of Foreign Affairs Nancy Tembo made the commitment on Thursday during the celebration of 15 years of bilateral ties. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANCY TEMBO, Malawian Minister of Foreign Affairs "When you compare with other countries, our relationship with China has only been 15. These other countries have had relationships with China for over 40 years. So of cours

E

Over 2,000 athletes race in ironman triathlon at New Zealand's Lake Taupo

STORY: Over 2,000 athletes race in ironman triathlon at New Zealand's Lake Taupo DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:47 LOCATION: TAUPO, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremonial Maori Haka war dance before the start of the Ironman New Zealand race 2. various of Ironman New Zealand race STORYLINE: More than 2,000 athletes from over 40 countries and regions competed in two ironman triathlon races in heavy rain, both held on Saturday inside and around New Zealand's Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater lake in Australasia. Ironman New Zealand sees athletes take on a 3.8km swim starting and finishing on the shores of Lake Taupo, a 180km ride taking in the rural landscape surrounding Taupo, and a 42.2km run along the lakefront. Ironman 70.3 (miles) New Zealand athletes will swim 1.9km, bike 90km, and run 21.1km. Auckland-based Dan Plews claimed the overall men's age-group title in 8:50:12, while Melbourne-based Vanessa Murray won the women's event, crossing the line in 9:41:10.

E

France sees rice shortage as rice-producing countries in Asia experience bad harvest

STORY: France sees rice shortage as rice-producing countries in Asia experience bad harvest DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: LYON, France CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of rice in supermarkets 2. various of rice-cooking 3. various of cooked rice STORYLINE: After shortages of mustard oil and sunflower oil, France is facing a new wave of shortage in rice as some Asian countries are experiencing a bad year for the rice harvest. Unfavorable climate conditions have destroyed some 250,000 tons of rice in India and Pakistan. To ensure sufficient supply in the domestic market, India, the source of 40 percent of rice on the world market, has implemented a 20 percent tax on the export of rice. As a result, the price of rice, which has already increased by more than 10 percent in one year in France, may still climb. In France, nearly 200,000 tons of rice are imported each year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lyon, France. (XHTV)

E

Tanzanian youth develops mobile games to promote local tourism

STORY: Tanzanian youth develops mobile games to promote local tourism DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:47 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ELIS PATRICK, Mobile games developer 2. various of Patrick working 3. various of the games STORYLINE: A young Tanzanian man has helped tourists to find the right information on tourist attractions in his country through mobile games. Elias Patrick, 28, said he got the idea during his visit to the Serengeti National Park and Kilimanjaro Mountain. He said he found that young people are prone to immerse themselves in mobile apps nowadays. Thus, he thought it would be a good idea to provide tourists with information about local attractions through mobile games. His games were released in July after two months of development with a team of six people and are available in more than 170 countries now. SOUNDBITE (English): ELIS PATRICK, Mobile games developer "So far I have developed three mobile games for tourism, f

E

Kenya expands tea export to West and Central Africa

STORY: Kenya expands tea export to West and Central Africa DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President STORYLINE: Kenya has expanded its tea export to West and Central African countries as it seeks to cash in on tea demand in the region. Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday flagged off the first consignment to Accra, Ghana under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Guided Trade Initiative. Ruto urged the government to increase Kenya's value-added tea products to 50 percent from five percent in the next five years. Ruto announced that Kenya will also have the same conversations with Tunisia, Morocco and all other tea importing countries. SOUNDBITE (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We can now harvest the returns of the huge market of 1 billion people in our continent. The infrastructure provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area of making it easie

E

Indonesia urges expanding global manufacturing, research hubs for future pandemic

STORY: Indonesia urges expanding global manufacturing, research hubs for future pandemic DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: BALI, Indonesia CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting and the participants 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BUDI GUNADI SADIKIN, Indonesian Health Minister STORYLINE: Indonesia calls on members of G20 countries to expand global health manufacturing and research hubs as part of efforts to strengthen the global health architecture. Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin conveyed the message on Monday during the opening of the third G20 Health Working Group Meeting in Bali. SOUNDBITE (English): BUDI GUNADI SADIKIN, Indonesian Health Minister "I do hope that after this meeting, we can have a concrete agreement on how can we redistribute the global capacity for research and manufacturing, for therapeutics, diagnostic, and vaccines for the next pandemic. Whenever it happens, we are ready." The G20 host country emphasized that a pandemic can emerge anywhere.

E

Badminton: World championships

The world badminton championships opens in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2022, with over 350 players from 47 countries and regions competing through Aug. 28.

E

Badminton: World championships

The world badminton championships opens in Tokyo on Aug. 22, 2022, with over 350 players from 47 countries and regions competing through Aug. 28.

E

China, Ghana celebrate 61st anniversary of friendship treaty

STORY: China, Ghana celebrate 61st anniversary of friendship treaty DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:47 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TANG HONG, President of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies and the Ghana-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry 3. various of the celebration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): McARIOS AKANBEANAB AKANBONG, Director of the Legal and Treaties Bureau of Ghana's Foreign Ministry 5. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The Chinese community and their Ghanaian counterparts late Thursday celebrated the 61st anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship between China and Ghana. The celebration, organized by the Ghana-China Friendship Association (GHACHIFA), was also used to honor Ghana's first ambassador to China and founder of GHACHIFA Kojo Amoo-Gottfried. Chinese ambassador to Ghana Lu Kun said in his keynote message that the relations between the two countries have grown rapidly, with China providing de

E

China impression: Malaysian woman eyes opportunities brought by cross-border e-commerce

STORY: China impression: Malaysian woman eyes opportunities brought by cross-border e-commerce DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): PRIYA GNANAM, Malaysian expat in Nanning 2. various of Priya's life in Nanning STORYLINE: Priya Gnanam, a student from Malaysia, came to Nanning, the capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region eight years ago. Besides her busy school life, she got the opportunity to serve as a host for cross-border live streaming. As the RCEP agreement took effect, the economic cooperation among member countries booms, so does the cross-border e-commerce. SOUNDBITE (English): PRIYA GNANAM, Malaysian expat in Nanning "I'm Priya, and I'm from Malaysia. I've been in China, to be specific in Nanning, Guangxi Nanning for 8 years now. And now I'm a post graduate student in Guangxi Medical University. Because my classmates for my bachelor program were mostly Chinese and just Malaysian, but for my p

E

GERMANY-SCHOENEFELD-ILA 2022-AIR SHOW

(220622) -- SCHOENEFELD (GERMANY), June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People watch the flying display of a Boeing CH-47 Chinook at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Schoenefeld, Germany, on June 22, 2022. With the participation of about 550 exhibitors from about 30 countries and regions, the ILA Berlin Air Show kicked off here on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

E

Turkish president slams developed nations for lack of responsibility for refugee crisis

STORY: Turkish president slams developed nations for lack of responsibility for refugee crisis DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Turkey CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul, Turkey 2. various of the Global Parliamentary Conference on Migration in Istanbul, Turkey 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 4. various of Syrian refugees at the Turkey-Syria border 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, Turkish President 7. various of the migrants' camp located on the Turkish-Syrian border 8. various of immigrants going to other countries via the Mediterranean STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticized developed nations for lack of responsibility for the global refugee crisis. Erdogan made such remarks in a video address to the Global Parliamentary Conference on Migration that opened in Istanbul on the annual World Refugee Day, which falls on Ju

E

BRICS mechanism helps Africa better integrate into world economy: Senegalese expert

STORY: BRICS mechanism helps Africa better integrate into world economy: Senegalese expert DATELINE: June 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: Dakar CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Ahmadou Aly Mbaye 2 various of street views in African countries 3 SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AHMADOU ALY MBAYE, Rector of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar 4 SOUNDBITE 2 (French): AHMADOU ALY MBAYE, Rector of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar STORYLINE: Senegalese academic Ahmadou Aly Mbaye has said that the BRICS mechanism helps Africa better integrate into the world economy, noting that the mechanism offers new alternatives to financing African economies. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): AHMADOU ALY MBAYE, Rector of Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar "The BRICS mechanism can present new alternatives to financing African economies, and to better integrating Africa into the world economy. African countries feel excluded from the international system. Regarding financing in face of COVID-19 impacts, Africa has been the

E

Russia-Ukraine conflict could push 11-19 mln more people into hunger: FAO

STORY: Russia-Ukraine conflict could push 11-19 mln more people into hunger: FAO DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Russia-Ukraine conflict 2. various of people in hunger in Africa 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) warned that the fighting in Ukraine has a significant impact on the global food markets and could leave an additional 11 to 19 million people with chronic hunger. According to an FAO spokesperson, the countries impacted most by the conflict are in the North African region. He said that higher international food prices are projected to increase global food import bills to a record 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars in 2022. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also warned that the conflict may trigger social and economic chaos around the world. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "For peopl

E

Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth

STORY: Experts hail China's contribution to global economic growth DATELINE: May 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOHAMMED SAQIB, Secretary-General of India China Economic and Cultural Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): HERNAN DIAZ, Chilean scholar 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): MARIANA APARICIO, Professor, National Autonomous University of Mexico STORYLINE: A video summit marking the 70th anniversary of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) was held in Beijing on Wednesday. Experts from various countries have hailed China's role in driving world economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Philippine political analyst and researcher of Philippine BRICS Strategic Studies "For the longest time, I think China is the largest trading partner of ASEAN. In that alone, it also tells us th

E

UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around world

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated around world DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:47 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE STORYLINE: The 2022 United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day has been marked around the world. Since 2010, the United Nations has marked Chinese Language Day on April 20 over the language's contribution to the world while encouraging more people to learn it. In the Nepali capital of Kathmandu, the Nepali version of late Chinese leader Mao Zedong's poems was released, Chinese songs were sung by Nepali students, and a China tea art show was performed. In South Africa, an educational partnership between the two countries on Tuesday brought Chinese tea culture to Cape Town's Groot Constantia, the oldest South African wine farm. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DYLAN MATTHEW SMITH, Student of University of Stellenbosch "During tasting it, they told us about additional values, quality of it, background history, and I found it very interesting. And I think it reflects everything on Chinese

E

Airstrike hits oil processing plant, fuel depot in Ukraine's Odessa

STORY: Airstrike hits oil processing plant, fuel depot in Ukraine's Odessa DATELINE: April 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The Russia-Ukraine conflict continued on Monday as relevant parties are holding a new round of peace talks via video to discuss draft agreements between the two countries. STANDUP (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent "The Russia-Ukraine conflict continued on Monday as relevant parties are holding a new round of peace talks via video to discuss draft agreements between the two countries. Maksym Marchenko, head of the military administration of Odessa region in Ukraine, said Sunday the Russian military struck an oil processing plant and a fuel depot in the region. He also said there were no casualties in the airstrike. Earlier on Sunday, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said that the Russian Armed Forces have destroyed an oil refinery and three stora

E

Cambodia's rice export to China up 3.8 pct in Q1: minister

STORY: Cambodia's rice export to China up 3.8 pct in Q1: minister DATELINE: April 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:28 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of agricultural productsSOUNDBITE (English): CHEN QISHENG, General manager of CCIC's Cambodia branch STORYLINE: Cambodia exported 88,646 tons of milled rice to China in the first quarter of 2022, up 3.8 percent from the same period last year, Agriculture Minister Veng Sakhon said on Friday. China remained the top buyer of Cambodia's rice, followed by the European Union, he said, adding that the export to China accounted for 52 percent of Cambodia's total rice export during the January-March period this year. The southeast Asian nation sold 47,674 tons of rice to the European market during the cited period, the minister said. "A total of 170,539 tons of milled rice were exported to 47 countries and regions during the first three months of this year, up 11 percent year-on-year, earning a gross revenue of 145.8 million U.S. dollars," sa