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Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp

STORY: Chinese technology helps boost green energy usage in Kenyan refugee camp SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: KAKUMA, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar panels 2. various of Kakuma refugee camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 4. various of solar panels 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): VASCO HAMISI, Entrepreneur 6. various of solar panels 7. various of Kakuma refugee camp 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): DESANTOS THEOPHILE BYIZIGIRO, Entertainment joint owner 9. various of Kakuma refugee camp STORYLINE: The Kakuma refugee camp, located 750 kilometers northwest of Kenya's capital Nairobi, is home to about 288,000 refugees from nine countries including South Sudan, Ethiopia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Residents of Kakuma 3 are beneficiaries of green energy that is readily available via a mini grid that has been made possible thanks to Chinese solar technology. Vasco Hamisi is playing a pivotal

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Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage

STORY: Ancient Syrian city of Bosra struggles to preserve precious heritage SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:05 LOCATION: BOSRA, Syria CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ancient city of Bosra 2. various of the theatre of Bosra 3. various of director of Bosra site explaining about the damage and restoration at the theatre 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 5. various of the damages at the Bed of the King's Daughter archaeological site 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site 7. various of the damages at the Madrasat abu al-Fida archaeological site 8. various of director of the Bosra site working on his computer 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ALAA AL-SALAH, Director of the Bosra Archaeological Site STORYLINE: The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria, a testament to civilizations spanning millennia, is locked in a new battle -- preserving the precious heritage from the ravage of ye

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Members of "Kuliang Friends" visit former residences in China's Fuzhou

STORY: Members of "Kuliang Friends" visit former residences in China's Fuzhou SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuliang Friends in Guling 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association 3. various of MacInnis 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association 5. various of the summer villa of MacInnis' family 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAIL HARRIS, Descendant of H.R. Caldwell family 7. various of the Kuliang Friends in Guling 8. various of Gail Harris 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GAIL HARRIS, Descendant of H.R. Caldwell family 10. various of the Kuliang Friends in Guling 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ELYN MACINNIS, Lead researcher at the Kuliang Tourism and Culture Association STORYLINE: Descendants of Americans who once lived in Guling, in China's Fuzhou, returned to their families' former residences on t

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Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp

STORY: Refugee entrepreneurs thrive in Kenya's Kakuma Camp SHOOTING DATE: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter 2. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): SHUKURANI HOTA, Refugee entrepreneur 4. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): VUMILIA KIZA SAIDI, Refugee entrepreneur 6. various of UNHCR supported camps 7. various of UNHCR official 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NANDURI SATEESH, Head of UNHCR-Kenya sub-office in Kakuma 9. various of business enterprises in Kakuma Camp STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): JAMES ASANDE, Xinhua reporter "Amid the challenges faced by the refugees in this Kakuma Camp here in Kenya, the dedication and compassion of NGOs and the host country Kenya are lighting the path of hope and empowerment towards a better future for the refugees." Shukurani Hota is among thousands of displaced persons who have found r

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Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal

STORY: Exploring intangible cultural heritages along China's Grand Canal SHOOTING TIME: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Grand Canal 2. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of intangible cultural heritages on display 4. various of the Suzhou embroidery artwork 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG CHENGWEI, Tour guide at the exhibition hall 7. various of visitors 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHU YINGQING, Head of service department for visitors at the exhibition hall STORYLINE: An exhibition hall in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, showcases a diverse array of intangible cultural heritages found along China's Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, the Grand Canal served as a significant transportation artery in ancient China. STANDUP (English): BAI LIN, Xinhua correspondent "China's Grand Canal, a vast

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Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple

STORY: Treasure hunt at China's Guangsheng Temple SHOOTING DATE: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION:TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guangsheng Temple 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of Guangsheng Temple 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of Guangsheng Temple 6. STANDUP 3 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent 7. various of Guangsheng Temple STORYLINE: In the 1930s, architects Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin came to north China's Shanxi Province four times to investigate ancient architecture. They highly praised the architecture of Guangsheng Temple. STANDUP 1 (English): JIANG HAORAN, Xinhua correspondent "This is Guangsheng Temple. In 1933, Zhaocheng Jin Zang (Zhaocheng Jin Tripitaka), a Chinese version of the Buddhist canon dating from the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) was discovered here, becoming a sensation in the academic world and making the name of Guangsheng Temple known thr

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Malawian vice president buried at home village

STORY: Malawian vice president buried at home village SHOOTING TIME: June 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: NTCHEU, Malawi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chilima's funeral procession 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PATRICIA KALIATI, Secretary general of United Transformation Movement 3. various of Chilima's burial 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): COLLEEN ZAMBA, Secretary to president and cabinet 5. various of President Chakera and others at the burial 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chichewa): KENNETH KACHEPATSONGA, Chilima's follower 7. various of Mary Chilima, wife of the late Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, paying her last respect to her husband in Ntcheu STORYLINE: The body of Malawian Vice President Saulos Chilima, who died on June 10 in a plane crash, was buried at his home village Monday in Ntcheu district, about 165km south of the capital, Lilongwe. The burial ceremony was witnessed by Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera, former presidents, including Bakili Muluzi and Peter Mut

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Syrian refugees in Lebanon celebrate Eid al-Adha with bitterness of displacement

STORY: Syrian refugees in Lebanon celebrate Eid al-Adha with bitterness of displacement SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Syrian refugees gathering for Eid al-Adha 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABOU BADWI, Syrian refugee 3. various of Syrian refugee camp 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MAHMOUD IBRAHIM, Syrian refugee 5. various of children gathering to receive candies 6. various of Syrian refugees women washing their laundry 7. various of Syrian refugee camp STORYLINE: Muslims across the world have embraced the Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. Traditionally, the feast is an occasion for families to gather together. However, the Syrian refugees in Lebanon have to celebrate the festival with bitterness as they are far from their loved ones and homeland. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABOU BADWI, Syrian refugee "This Eid is not what we used to celebrate. We used to bid farewell to the pilgrims who visit Mecca and this year

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EU's tariff hikes on China's EVs will only hurt ourselves: Spanish commerce official

STORY: EU's tariff hikes on China's EVs will only hurt ourselves: Spanish commerce official SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 2. various of China's EV industry 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain 4. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain 6. various of China's EV industry 7. various of the European Commission Berlaymont building STORYLINE: The European Commission's plan to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) will only hurt ourselves, said a Spanish commerce official in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): JOSEP MARIA GOMES, Int'l Business Developer, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Spain "We have seen over the years ho

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Afghans preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid economic hardship

STORY: Afghans preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha amid economic hardship SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a livestock market in Kabul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): RAHMATULLAH, Kabul resident 3. various of a livestock market in Kabul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): KHAN MOHAMMAD, Livestock seller 5. various of a livestock market in Kabul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): EISA KHAN, Soft drink seller 7. various of a livestock market in Kabul STORYLINE: The people of Afghanistan begin to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Monday. However, the high rates of unemployment and poverty have drastically reduced the purchasing power of Afghan people, hindering their ability to shop. At an animal market on the western edge of Kabul, Rahmatullah, 28, sought to buy a sheep to sacrifice. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): RAHMATULLAH, Kabul resident "I am wandering in the bazaar but could not buy a sheep because of the high price. With the prices going up, no one ca

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Slum children in Kenya hold procession to mark Day of African Child

STORY: Slum children in Kenya hold procession to mark Day of African Child SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the beginning of the procession 2. various of children and other people marching 3. various of children holding placards about children education 5. various of Nairobi county coordinator for children services 6. SOUNDBITE (English): NANCY WASWA, County coordinator for children services in Nairobi 7. various of the event STORYLINE: Children from the Korogocho, one of the biggest slums in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Friday marked the Day of the African Child by holding a procession. In an interview with Xinhua on the sidelines of the event, Nancy Waswa, county coordinator for children services in Nairobi, said that this day helps to reiterate the importance of protecting children. SOUNDBITE (English): NANCY WASWA, County coordinator for children services in Nairobi "Why we commemorate this day is beca

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Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up

STORY: Burgeoning cross-border tourism shows China's vitality in opening-up SHOOTING TIME: April-May 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:58 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): VANG VAN DAT, Vietnamese tour guide 3. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHONG YUANJIAN, Chinese tourist 5. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LUO JINGWEN, Store owner in Hekou County, Yunnan 7. various of China-Vietnam cross-border tourism related footage 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): PAN YUXIAN, Sales manager of a travel agency in Hekou County, Yunnan STORYLINE: China is witnessing a notable surge in China-Vietnam cross-border tourism. The influx of Vietnamese tourists in southwest China's Yunnan Province and south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, where the major China-Vietnam border ports are located

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Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather

STORY: Egyptians enjoy 1st 4x4 snow drifting challenge despite hot weather SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the snow drifting challenge 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MAHMOUD YOUSSEF, Regional director of Majid Al Futtaim 3. various of the snow drifting challenge 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHERIF WAGIH, Co-pilot at Alpha Racing Team 5. various of the snow drifting challenge 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MENNA BELAL, Spectator 7. various of the snow drifting challenge 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): MOTAZ SALEH, Spectator STORYLINE: At an artificial snow park in Giza province near the Egyptian capital Cairo, 15 four-wheel drive vehicles engaged in a snow drifting challenge for the first time in Egypt, amid cheers of tens of enthusiastic motorsport lovers who wore winter outfits in a subzero environment despite the hot weather outside. Ski Egypt, organizer of the snow rally at its venue, said that the event seeks to promote snow ral

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Dragon Boat Festival celebrations across China

STORY: Dragon Boat Festival celebrations across China SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating Dragon Boat Festival 2. various of dragon boat race in Fujian 3. various of dragon boat race in Guangdong 4. various of dragon boat race in Xinjiang 5. various of people making Zongzi in Henan 6. various of people making Zongzi in Yunnan 7. various of people making mugwort sachets in Ningxia 8. various of people celebrating Dragon Boat Festival in Shaanxi 9. various of people celebrating Dragon Boat Festival in Anhui 10. various of people celebrating Dragon Boat Festival in Beijing 11. various of people celebrating Dragon Boat Festival in Hunan STORYLINE: Vibrant sounds of cheers and drumbeats filled the air across China, celebrating the traditional Chinese Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on Monday this year. The festival commemorates the famous Chinese poet Qu Yuan, who was also a minister of the

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Beach cleanup event held in Cote d'Ivoire to protect environment

STORY: Beach cleanup event held in Cote d'Ivoire to protect environment SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ivorian people cleaning up beach garbage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): THERESE AHOU, Volunteer 3. various of Ivorian people cleaning up beach garbage 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CHEICK TRAORE, Representative of 350 COTE D'IVOIRE 5. various of Ivorian people cleaning up beach garbage 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ANNE AFFIE, Volunteer 7. various of Ivorian people cleaning up beach garbage STORYLINE: The Ivorian non-governmental organization 350 COTE D'IVOIRE on Friday held a beach cleanup event to mark World Environment Day and World Oceans Day. Held under the theme "Thinking about Climate Action in Another Way," the event aims to call on the Ivorian people to clean up beach garbage and protect the environment. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): THERESE AHOU, Volunteer "I clean the beach for the environment, my health, and the fi

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Third-grader wins "Chinese Bridge" competition in Kenya

STORY: Third-grader wins "Chinese Bridge" competition in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: NAKURU, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Precious Atieno reading news with parents 2. various of Precious Atieno dancing during "Chinese Bridge" Competition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PRECIOUS ATIENO, Winner of "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show Competition in Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DENNICE OJUANG, Precious Atieno's father 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PHANUEL IMBUSI, Headmaster from Lions Primary School in Nakuru 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PRECIOUS ATIENO, Winner of "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show Competition in Kenya 7. various of Precious Atieno talking with teacher STORYLINE: Precious Atieno, a third-grader at Kilimo Primary School in Nakuru, Kenya, won first place at the 4th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Show Competition for foreign primary school students in Kenya. Her achievement earned her a spot to compete in China in October. Precious beat 17 contes

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Direct rail link with China top priority at Spanish trade fair talks

STORY: Direct rail link with China top priority at Spanish trade fair talks SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arrival of the first China-Barcelona goods train in April 2. various of the fair 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): IGNASI SAYOL, President of the Logistic Cluster of Catalonia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): XAVIER MESTRE, Head of logistics of the TPNova rail operator 5. various of the arrival of the first China-Barcelona goods train in April 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Catalan): PERE NAVARRO, President of SIL 7. various of the fair STORYLINE: Developing a direct rail link for the exchange of goods between China and Spain is a top priority, experts told Xinhua at the SIL international logistics trade fair in Barcelona this week. From June 5 to 7, SIL brought together over 14,000 professionals in the international logistics sector. Top of the agenda at their talks was strengthening trade links with China, and in par

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"Forced labor" lies bring "forced unemployment" in Xinjiang

STORY: "Forced labor" lies bring "forced unemployment" in Xinjiang SHOOTING DATE: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Aminam Tulladin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN 3. various of the factory 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Uygur): NURAHAN TASH, Aminam's mother 5. various of the factory 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): AMINAM IMINNIYAZ, Worker of Xinjiang Shache Xiongying Textile Co., Ltd. 7. various of the factory 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN 9. various of the factory 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN STORYLINE: What Aminam Tulladin wants above all else is her old job back. Recalling her workdays just a few years ago, she described the moment she received her first paycheck as "an elating moment." SOUNDBITE 1 (Uygur): AMINAM TULLADIN "That was the first time in my life that I had received a salary, and it was earned by myself. I was very happy." Starting in 2017 as an intern at a textile processing company in Qingdao

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Chinese language gaining popularity in Ghanaian elementary school

STORY: Chinese language gaining popularity in Ghanaian elementary school SHOOTING DATE: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:46 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALVIN QUARTEY, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 3 various of the Chinese class 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRIANA ARTHUR, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 5. various of the dance class 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADELYN MENSAH, Student of Happy Heart Montessori School 7. various of the dance class 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): DOREENDA NIKOI KOTEI, Administrator of Happy Heart Montessori School 9. various of the dance class 10. various of the Chinese class 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): IRENE DORDUNOO, Chinese language teacher at Happy Heart Montessori School 12. various of the school STORYLINE: At the Happy Heart Montessori School in Accra, the capital of Ghana, a group of pupils are practicing their Chinese language skills under the guidance of the teachers.

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China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital

STORY: China-funded road boosts development in Cambodian capital SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:48 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial shots of the ring road 2. various of vehicles on the road 3. various of shops along the road 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): NGUON VANNARA, Cafe owner 5. various of shops along the road 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 7. various of shops along the road 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SIM CHANNY, Grocer 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): KHOM SOKHE, Motorcycle mechanic STORYLINE: Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern part of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area. The 53-km road opened to the public in August last year. It has not only facilitated travel and transportation of goods but also importantly contributed to improving the livelihoods of local residents. Nguon Vannara, 45, was formerly a farmer. After the road was built, she

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Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

STORY: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aquatic products in China 2. various of Kenyan anchovies ready to import to China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet secretary for Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs of Kenya 4. various of Kenyan aquatic products 5. various of Chinese expert in Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN TAIHUA, Chinese expert 7. various of the construction site of a modern fish port in Jamestown 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of CHEC Tanzania Maritime Project Department STORYLINE: China has carried out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries. In 2022, Chinese Customs authorized the import of Kenyan aquatic products. The first batch of Kenyan anchovies for import to China was showcased at the third edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in

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Chinese embassy donates necessities to Zimbabwean children

STORY: Chinese embassy donates necessities to Zimbabwean children SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the hand-over ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OILI WUOLLE, Program director for Dzikwa Trust Fund 3. various of children in a class 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OILI WUOLLE, Program director for Dzikwa Trust Fund 5. various of the Chinese ambassador with Dzikwa Trust Fund officials 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. various of dance performances STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Monday donated a batch of necessities to Dzikwa Trust Fund, a Zimbabwean educational charity organization, in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The items, including foodstuffs and toiletries, were officially handed over by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding. Oili Wuolle, the program director for Dzikwa Trust Fund, expressed her gratitude for the donation, saying that the items woul

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Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year

STORY: Istanbul's number of tourists breaks record, signaling promising year SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 3. various of Istanbul 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): HAMIT KUK, Chief adviser to TURSAB president 5. various of Istanbul 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): YILDIRIM TAS, TURSAB board member 7. various of Istanbul airport STORYLINE: Türkiye's bustling city Istanbul set a record high by welcoming 5.2 million foreign visitors in the first four months of this year, signaling promising prospects for the country's ambitious goal of tourism for this year. Istanbul's unique allure has resulted in a notable 10-percent increase in visitors during the January-April period compared with last year, according to data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The ministry's recent data also revealed that the number of foreign tourists i

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U.S.-led oil smuggling, sanctions cripple Syrian economy: official

STORY: U.S.-led oil smuggling, sanctions cripple Syrian economy: official SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Farhat Jameel Abdullah 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): FARHAT JAMEEL ABDULLAH, Syrian assistant minister of oil and mineral wealth 3. various of fuel tankers in the northeastern province of Al-Hasakah 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): FARHAT JAMEEL ABDULLAH, Syrian assistant minister of oil and mineral wealth 5. various of fuel tankers in the northeastern province of Al-Hasakah 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): FARHAT JAMEEL ABDULLAH, Syrian assistant minister of oil and mineral wealth 7. various of a primitive oil refinery in the northeastern province of Al-Hasakah 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): FARHAT JAMEEL ABDULLAH, Syrian assistant minister of oil and mineral wealth STORYLINE: Farhat Jameel Abdullah, Syrian assistant minister of oil and mineral wealth, has raised alarms about how the American occupation and the oil theft

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Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert

STORY: Philippine president's remarks at Shangri-La Dialogue confusing right and wrong: Chinese expert SHOOTING TIME: May 31, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:49 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference venue 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HE LEI, Former deputy head of Academy of Military Sciences 5. various of the conference 6. various of Singapore street views 7. various of the venue STORYLINE: A Chinese military expert has refuted Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos's accusation against China on the South China Sea issue at the ongoing 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Submitting disputes over islands and reefs in the South China Sea to the so-called "international arbitration tribunal" violated relevant provisions of Article 4 of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea, He Lei, former deputy head of the Acad

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Roundup: Ghanaian businesses pressured by fast depreciating currency: experts

STORY: Roundup: Ghanaian businesses pressured by fast depreciating currency: experts SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 24 and 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ghana Independence Square 2. various of Accra airport 3. various of Accra central business district 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 5. various of Accra central business district 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 7. various of Accra central business district 8. various of Accra airport 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH OBENG, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) 10. various of Accra central business district 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SAMUEL BEDIAKO-ASANTE, Chief executive officer of Sambed Financial Services 12. various of Accra central business district 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ERNEST ADDISON, Bank of Ghana Governor STORYLINE: Th

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People embrace traditional sports of ethnic minorities in China's Jilin

STORY: People embrace traditional sports of ethnic minorities in China's Jilin SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: BAISHAN, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities of Jilin Province 2. various of the pearl ball competition 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YUAN CHENXU, Player of Yanbian pearl ball team 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CUI YONGJIE, Coach of Yanbian pearl ball team 5. various of the traditional bow archery competition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): QU HAIJUN, Coach of Baishan traditional bow archery team 7. various of the games STORYLINE: The eighth Traditional Sports Games of Ethnic Minorities of Jilin Province kicked off on Tuesday in Baishan City, northeast China's Jilin Province. The Games have attracted over 1,100 athletes and coaches across the province. Competitors are showcasing their skills and passion in 14 traditional sports. In the pearl ball court, Yuan Chenxu, wh

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Sudanese children exposed to violence, psychological harm amid conflict

STORY: Sudanese children exposed to violence, psychological harm amid conflict SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children playing on a street in Omdurman city 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED ADAM, Sudanese citizen 3. various of children inside a school in Omdurman city 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SADIYA AL-RASHEED, Sudanese activist 5. various of children inside a school 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): KHALID MOMEN, Sudanese citizen 7. various of children inside a school 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): EHAB HASHIM, Sudanese social researcher 9. various of children inside a school STORYLINE: The fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has not only exposed Sudanese children to violence resulting in death, injury, displacement, deprivation of education, and forced recruitment, but also caused psychological disorders and behaviors associated with fear and anxiety. SOUNDBITE 1 (

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Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing

STORY: Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:47 LOCATION: KRATIE, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 3. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 5. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 7. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 9. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 11. various of the construction of Mekong biver bridge project 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN HAOJIE, Engineering manager of Mekong River bridge project 13. various of the construction

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Zimbabwean sculptors working to keep stone carving flourishing

STORY: Zimbabwean sculptors working to keep stone carving flourishing SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor 3. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor 5. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BERNARD MUTONHODZA, Stone sculptor 7. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Shona): ABRAHAM KARURU, Stone sculptor 9. various of stone sculptors and stone sculptures STORYLINE: Washington Musonza, a stone sculptor, has carved out a name in Zimbabwe's renowned stone sculpture tradition. The 58-year-old artist's dynamic work ranges from abstract to figurative pieces, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WASHINGTON MUSONZA, Stone sculptor "Art is a silent language. You expre

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Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul

STORY: Chinese motorcycles redefine riding experience in Istanbul SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:50 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city 2. various of Baris Acar, owner of a motorcycle gallery in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): BARIS ACAR, Owner of a motorcycle gallery 4. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 5. various of Turkish rider Deniz Evren parking his motorcycle in Istanbul, Türkiye 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): DENIZ EVREN, Turkish rider 7. various of Chinese-made motorcycles on display in a shop in Istanbul, Türkiye 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SEMIH ERYUKSELDI, Automotive sector insider STORYLINE: Located beside a bustling avenue on the Asian side of Istanbul, a motorcycle gallery exhibits a remarkable collection of Chinese brands, capturing the attention of both seasoned riders and curious enthusiasts. Baris Acar, the gallery owner, has noticed a significan

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Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel

STORY: Popular souk in Lebanon affected by confrontations between Hezbollah, Israel SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: HASBAYA, Lebanon CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Souk el Khan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon 2. various of Souk el Khan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NOUHAD ZEINEDDINE, Merchant from south Lebanon 5. various of Souk el Khan 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): YOUSSEF ABOU LTEIF, Falafel maker 7. various of Souk el Khan STORYLINE: Souk el Khan, a very popular market in Hasbaya, south Lebanon, has been affected by the economic situation of the country and the ongoing confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel. Souk el Khan is an old market for the exchange of goods and one of archaeological landmarks in Hasbaya. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD HAJINEH, Merchant from south Lebanon "The situation is miserable, but because the people are heroic and steadfast, they remain here despite there being no security and no ec

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China donates medical equipment to Syrian hospital

STORY: China donates medical equipment to Syrian hospital SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Syrian national flags 2. various of medical equipment 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): BASSAM IBRAHIM, Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese Ambassador to Syria 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): NIZAR ABBAS, Director of Assad University Hospital 7. various of group photo taking STORYLINE: China donated much-needed medical equipment to a university hospital in the Syrian capital Damascus on Thursday, in a bid to bolster the country's health sector. Assad University Hospital in Damascus received portable X-ray machines, ventilators, and oxygen concentrators from China. During the reception ceremony, Syrian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Bassam Ibrahim expressed gratitude for the donation, stressing the signif

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Expectations running high for China-U.S. tourism cooperation for people-to-people exchanges

STORY: Expectations running high for China-U.S. tourism cooperation for people-to-people exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit 2. STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRED WESLEY DIXON JR., President & CEO, NYC Tourism + Conventions, U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT NEDERLANDER JR., President & CEO, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ADAM JOHN FOSTER, Chairman, Helen Foster Snow Foundation, U.S. 6. various of China's Xi'an 7. various of travelers STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG NAN, Xinhua correspondent "The 14th China-U.S. Tourism Leadership Summit is being held in Xi'an, China's Shaanxi Province." Themed "Expanding China-U.S. Travel and Tourism and People-to-people Exchanges," the summit drew nearly 400 representatives of the governments, institutions, and tourism-re

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China seeks to build world's largest national park system

STORY: China seeks to build world's largest national park system SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN/LHASA, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of national parks in China 2. various of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FENG LIMIN, Deputy director of the monitoring and research center for Siberian tigers and Amur leopards, National Forestry and Grassland Administration 4. various of Siberian tigers 5. various of the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KONG WEIYAO, Specialist from the Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park administration 7. various of candidate areas 8. various of Qiangtang Nature Reserve in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): KELSANG LHUNDRUP, Head of Norbu Yugyel wildlife protection station STORYLINE: In 2021, China established its first batch of national parks, spanning a protected land area of 230,000 square k

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Chinese tea gains popularity in Kenya

STORY: Chinese tea gains popularity in Kenya SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Chinese tea shop in Nairobi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRIAN KARIUKI, Nairobi resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MERCY WAMBUI, Nairobi resident 4. various of a Chinese tea shop in Nairobi 5. various of the Wen Excellence tea shop 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHARITY WANJA, Manager, Wen Excellence tea shop 7. various of the Wen Excellence tea shop 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: The International Tea Day is observed every year on May 21. In Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, there are Chinese tea shops that are drawing the attention of the locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BRIAN KARIUKI, Nairobi resident "I first had Chinese tea in 2017. It has a very distinct taste. It's green, most of the time it's green. And I love how the Chinese make it, because they have tables designed for it. So they normally have cups,

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Touring museums in China's Nantong with Italian vlogger

STORY: Touring museums in China's Nantong with Italian vlogger SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: NANTONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 2. various of a tour of Nantong Foremost Hats Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 4. various of a tour of Nantong Shen's Embroidery Museum 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 7. various of a tour of Nantong Museum 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ALESSANDRO MARTINI (ALEX), Italian vlogger STORYLINE: Embark on a captivating walking tour led by an Italian vlogger through the diverse array of museums across the city of N

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Vlog: What it's like to be an ancient princess in China's Luoyang

STORY: Vlog: What it's like to be an ancient princess in China's Luoyang SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 2. various of Ishara in Luoyang 3. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 4. various of Ishara in Luoyang 5. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): DUAN YU, Makeup artist 7. various of Ishara in Luoyang 8. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 9. various of Ishara in Luoyang 10. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 11. various of Ishara in Luoyang 12. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): ISHARA, Sri Lankan student in China 13. various of Ishara in Luoyang STORYLINE: Ishara, a young student from Sri Lanka, recently spent a special day in Luoyang, an ancient capital city in central China's Henan Province. She dressed up in traditional Chinese attire, and participated in a

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Russian vlogger records beauty of life in China

STORY: Russian vlogger records beauty of life in China SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: XIAPU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Urubleuskaya Nastassia and her husband's life in Xiapu County 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): URUBLEUSKAYA NASTASSIA 3. various of Urubleuskaya Nastassia and her husband's life in Xiapu County 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): URUBLEUSKAYA NASTASSIA 5. various of Urubleuskaya Nastassia and her husband's life in Xiapu County 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): URUBLEUSKAYA NASTASSIA 7. various of Urubleuskaya Nastassia and her husband's life in Xiapu County 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): URUBLEUSKAYA NASTASSIA STORYLINE: In Oct. 2021, Urubleuskaya Nastassia from Russia married a Chinese man in a small village in east China's Fujian Province. They settled down in Xiapu County. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): URUBLEUSKAYA NASTASSIA "I come from Russia and I came to Xiapu in 2019. The reason I am here is my Chinese husband." After living in China for several

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Ghanaian president urges Africa to boost fintech, digital economy for transformation

STORY: Ghanaian president urges Africa to boost fintech, digital economy for transformation SHOOTING TIME: May 13-14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference hall (general view) 2. various of conference participants and the exhibition 3. various shots of Tema port and harbor (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 5. various of conference participants and the exhibition 6. various of the AfCFTA secretariat (file) 7. various of the Accra central business district (file) 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAMKELE MENE, Secretary-general of AfCFTA Secretariat STORYLINE: On Monday, Ghanaian president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo opened the 3i Africa Summit in his country's capital of Accra. Akufo-Addo urged African countries to develop the digital economy and financial technology (fintech) to accelerate the pace of transformation. The three-day summit, themed "Unleashing Africa's Fintech and D

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Turkish gov't unveils public savings package

STORY: Turkish gov't unveils public savings package SHOOTING TIME: May 13, 2024 DATELINE: May 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 7. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish) : MEHMET SIMSEK, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 9. various of the press conference (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: The Turkish government announced Monday a package of saving me

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Massive fire destroys shopping mall in Warsaw

STORY: Massive fire destroys shopping mall in Warsaw SHOOTING DATE: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the burning building 2. various of mall's facade with the smoke mounting from behind 3. various of firefighters approaching the reporters 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Polish): MARIUSZ FELTYNOWSKI, Commander in chief of Poland's State Fire Services 5. various of two fire units in action 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Polish): MARIUSZ FELTYNOWSKI, Commander in chief of Poland's State Fire Services 7. various of the firefighters in action 8. various drone shots of the fire STORYLINE: Almost 1,400 stores, run by people of 14 nationalities, mostly Vietnamese, were destroyed totally in a massive fire that broke out on Sunday at the Marywilska 44 shopping mall in Warsaw's northern district of Bialoleka. The fire was spotted early in the morning and spread extremely quickly. According to Polish fire services, flames might have broken out simultaneously in various

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Dragon boat festival held in Prague

STORY: Dragon boat festival held in Prague SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: Prague CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dragon awakening ceremony 2. various of Chinese participants 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETR KLIMA, President of the Czech Dragon Boat Association 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FENG BIAO, Chinese Ambassador to the Czech Republic 5. various of the dragon boat race 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHEN YUNSHENG, Head of Chinese team 7. various of dragon dance and drum performance 8. various of exhibition of Shangshan culture from Zhejiang STORYLINE: The 27th Prague Dragon Boat Festival kicked off Saturday on the Vltava River in the Czech capital Prague, attracting international participants from countries such as Germany, the United States, and China. A Chinese team from China's Zhejiang Province took part in the event. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETR KLIMA, President of the Czech Dragon Boat Association "This Prague Dragon Boat Festival is here for t

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Interdisciplinary conference on Marco Polo held in Zagreb

STORY: Interdisciplinary conference on Marco Polo held in Zagreb SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. wide of the Faculty of Croatian Studies at the University of Zagreb 2. various of a conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EVA KATARINA GLAZER, Assistant professor at the University of Zagreb 4. various of Marco Polo exhibition 5. various of a conference 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IVANA GUBIC, Assistant at the Department of Sinology at the University of Zagreb 7. various of a conference 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): IVANA GUBIC, Assistant at the Department of Sinology at the University of Zagreb STORYLINE: An interdisciplinary conference, entitled "East Meets West: Cultural and Economic Contacts between Croatia and Asia from Marco Polo to the Present," was held at the Faculty of Croatian Studies at the University of Zagreb. The three-day conference, from May 8-10, attracted many Croatian experts on China and Asia, as well as ambassadors

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Huawei donates e-government smart office equipment to Malawi

STORY: Huawei donates e-government smart office equipment to Malawi SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GU MU, Managing director of Huawei Technologies in Malawi 3. various of Minister Kunkuyu, Gu-Mu 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOSES KUNKUYU, Malawian Minister of Information and Digitalization 5. various of Minister Kunkuyu 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOSES KUNKUYU, Malawian Minister of Information and Digitalization 7. various of the donated equipment STORYLINE: Huawei Technologies in Malawi donated e-government smart office equipment on Wednesday to bolster the country's digitalization efforts. Gu Mu, managing director of Huawei Technologies in Malawi, said that the donation demonstrates the company's commitment to supporting the Malawian government in promoting information and communications technology (ICT) in the country. The equipment, which includes five Huawei IdeaHu

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Spanish retailers introduce WeChat Pay, Alipay for Chinese tourists

STORY: Spanish retailers introduce WeChat Pay, Alipay for Chinese tourists SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists shopping in a store in Barcelona using WeChat Pay 2. various of tourists and retailers in Barcelona 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): ALFONS BARTI, Director of Barcelona Commerce retailers' association 4. various of shops in downtown Barcelona where digital payments can be made 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan) IVAN MUNOZ, Manager of El Petit Gaudi Eixample gift shop 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Chinese tourists 7. various of a mountain clothing store with Chinese tourists shopping 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Catalan): JUANCA GOMEZ, Manager of Barrabes ski and mountain clothing store 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Catalan) GIL PUJADES, Manager of Vinya Celler Masia wine shop 10. various of a winery where tourists can use WeChat Pay or Alipay STORYLINE: Spanish retailers have recently introduced digital payment methods that are po

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Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth

STORY: Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:32 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural performances 2. various of students appreciating Chinese calligraphy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER GIVEN, Senior student at Saint Joseph's University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TEYO AGOYO, Senior student from Friends Select School in Philadelphia 5. various of students playing with puppets 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES B. HEIMOWITZ, Honorary chair of the China Institute in America 7. various of fireside discussion STORYLINE: Cultural performances by artists from southeast China's Fujian Province and stories of Chinese-speaking Americans on learning the language impressed around 100 U.S. students here at an event on Monday. The opening performance was a dance called "Golden Drums," which featured large drums and parasols. Artists from Zhangzhou City in Fujian Province presented

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Cava producers in Spain struggling to survive severe drought

STORY: Cava producers in Spain struggling to survive severe drought SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of sparkling winemaker Freixenet and vineyard fields in the drought-stricken Catalonia region of northeastern Spain 2. various of Barcelona Wine Week fair 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): EVA PLAZAS, Oenologist and president of the Cava Women association 4. various of vineyards, sparkling wine production and stacks of bottles 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Catalan): EVA PLAZAS, Oenologist and president of the Cava Women association 6. various of vineyards, grape harvest and sparkling wine production 7. various of drought-stricken landscapes, vineyards and water channels STORYLINE: With severe drought continuing to affect grape harvests in Spain, producers of the sparkling white wine cava are struggling to survive, an expert told Xinhua on Friday. In the past three years, the Spanish cava industry has accumulated a d

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Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency enters circulation amid high inflation

STORY: Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency enters circulation amid high inflation SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:43 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ZiG currency notes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTSA MUTEVE, Local resident 3. various of ZiG coins, people counting coins, and a man buying water from a vendor using coins 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LETWIN CHIMANGA, Local resident 5. various of people on the streets 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KUNASA MUSAKURA, Local resident 7. various of people outside a local bank, a man holding ZiG notes and counting the notes 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PROSPER CHITAMBARA, Economic analyst 9. various of people with new notes 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PROSPER CHITAMBARA, Economic analyst 11. various of people with new notes STORYLINE: Zimbabwe's new ZiG notes and coins began circulating on Tuesday, marking a significant step in the country's monetary reform to curb inflation just three weeks after the electronic form o

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China-Kazakhstan Commodity Expo held in Horgos, Xinjiang

STORY: China-Kazakhstan Commodity Expo held in Horgos, Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: April 28, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:37 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): NATALIA, ALEKSANDR TOROVNA, Head of Kazakhstan's Asian Elite Food Group Company 3. various of the expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): A QING, Visitor from China's Jiangsu province 5. various of the expo 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Russian): TOMILOVA EKATERINA VLADIMIROV, Kazakh businesswoman 7. various of the expo STORYLINE: The China-Kazakhstan Commodity Expo was held at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center on Sunday, with the participation of over 200 domestic and foreign enterprises. Enterprises from China and Kazakhstan engaged extensively in cooperation and exchanges through product displays, discussions, and signing agreements. Kazakhstan's Asian Elite Food Group mainly produces various dairy products. At the expo, the company showcased local specialti