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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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Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China

STORY: Foreign experience officer witnesses advanced skills of intelligent robots in SW China SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chongqing 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer and ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHU YISONG, Chongqing Mechanical Technician College 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ALINA IZOTOVA, Russian experience officer STORYLINE: Chongqing, China The 2nd Belt and Road International S

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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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Industry insiders, experts warn of fallout from EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs

STORY: Industry insiders, experts warn of fallout from EU's extra tariffs on Chinese EVs SHOOTING DATE: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese EVs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Croatian): LJUBO JURCIC, Croatian economist and former minister of economy 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (German): HILDEGARD MUELLER, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): WALTER DORING, Chairman of the Academy of German Hidden Champions 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): VIOLETA BULC, Vice-chair of the Europe-Asia Center, Former EU Transport Commissioner 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER, Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Bochum, Germany 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): HRVOJE PRPIC, President of Croatian Electric Vehicle Drivers Association 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): FERDINAND DUDENHOEFFER,

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Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing

STORY: Syrian vlogger explores rural life in China's Nanjing SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YE QUAN, Farm manager 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): CHENG BIN, Restaurant owner 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 9. STANDUP 3 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 11. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): ZHOU HEYING, Inheritor of Jiangning paper-cutting 12. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger 13. STANDUP 4 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZEIN, Syrian vlogger "Hello, everyone, I'm Zein from Syria. I'm currently living in China. In 2010, I cam

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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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"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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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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Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an

STORY: Vlog: "Ancient yet modern, truly impressive" - A dialogue with foreign tourists in Xi'an SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 4. STANDUP 3 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREW BAXTER, Tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GREG SLABB, Tourist 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MAUREEN FORD, LINDA RANDALL, Tourists 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID WILLIAMS, Tourist 9. various of Xi'an STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WANG JIALIN, Xinhua correspondent "Hi everyone, I'm Xinhua correspondent Wang Jialin. China is seeing an increasing number of foreign tourists. Now I'm in Xi'an, capital city of northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Today I'm going to explore the ancient city with my foreign friends. Let's go." In Xi'an, capital of Sha

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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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Explore ancient tomb museum in central China's Luoyang with expat

STORY: Explore ancient tomb museum in central China's Luoyang with expat SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University of Science and Technology 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): XIE XINTONG, Student from Henan University of Science and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): AKBARI MOTLAGH ASHKAN, International student from Henan University

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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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China's Guangxi lauded for ecological protection efforts at int'l symposium

STORY: China's Guangxi lauded for ecological protection efforts at int'l symposium SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEO HORN PHATHANTHAI, Founder of Asian Just Transitions Missions Hub 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JASON COHEN, Professor at China University of Mining and Technology 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIAO XUEZHI, Chief scientist & research fellow, Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment 5. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LEO HORN PHATHANTHAI, Founder of Asian Just Transitions Missions Hub 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JASON COHEN, Professor at China University of Mining and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): XIAO XUEZHI, Chief scientist & research fellow, Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center, Ministry of Ecology and Environment STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LEO HORN PHATH

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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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American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies"

STORY: American man explores peony cultivation in China's "city of peonies" SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher living in Luoyang, China 2. STANDUP 2 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 3. STANDUP 3 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 5. STANDUP 4 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI QINGDAO, Vice president of Chinese Peony and Peony Association 7. STANDUP 5 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 9. STANDUP 6 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI MIN, Engineer at National Peony Garden 11. STANDUP 7 (Chinese): ERIK NELSON, American teacher in Luoyang 12. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI MI

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Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang

STORY: GLOBALink | Foreigners experience making peony porcelain in China's Luoyang SHOOTING DATE: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: LUOYANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of porcelain peony handicrafts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): M. MEHDI OMMATI and his family 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): M. MEHDI OMMATI, Teacher at Henan University of Science and Technology 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): SAMIRA SABOURI, Mehdi's wife 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ADRIAN OMMATI, Mehdi's son 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): LI JUNWU, Deputy director of Luoyang Peony Porcelain Museum 12. S

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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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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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German expat's 3-day tour away from city's hustle and bustle

STORY: German expat's 3-day tour away from city's hustle and bustle SHOOTING TIME: March 27-29, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of B&B Mantian Resort 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of Mantian B&B Resort 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): XU PING, Founder of Mantian B&B Resort 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): THOMAS DERKSEN, German expat living in Shanghai 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): MARCO MILITZER, General manager of Naked Castle 12. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): TH

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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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Yao's Vlog: How strong is China-Serbia friendship?

STORY: Yao's Vlog: How strong is China-Serbia friendship? SHOOTING TIME: May 4, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:49 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Serbia 2. STANDUP (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): YELENA, Serbian vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE (English): Passenger 5. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): VULETIC KATRINA, Stewardess 6. SOUNDBITE (English): WANG AIPING, Deputy director of China Cultural Center in Belgrade 7. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIJELA RADANOVIC, Resident in Belgrade 8. SOUNDBITE (English): VLADIMIR ROGLIC, IT Technician 9. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIJELA RADANOVIC, Resident in Belgrade 10. SOUNDBITE (English): VUKASIN NIKOLIC, Resident in Belgrade 11. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEKSANDAR ILIC, Resident in Belgrade 12. SOUNDBITE (English): MILICA NASTIC, Resident in Belgrade 13. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKO KOVACEVIC, Resident in Belgrade 14. SOUNDBITE (English): UROS VELANAC, Resident in Belgrade 15. SOUNDBITE (English): MARKO GALO, Resident in Belgrade S

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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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Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless

STORY: Flood crisis in Kenya leaves thousands homeless SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:11 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flood and damaged houses 2. STANDUP (English): RUTH WANGARA, Xinhua reporter 3. various of the flood and locals 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DICKSON MAKASI, Local resident 5. various of the flood and locals 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DOWLYNE ANGELA, Local resident 7. various of the flood and locals 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SOSPETER ANDURU, Member of County Assembly, Lucky Summer 9. various of locals at shelter STORYLINE: Kenya has been experiencing heavy rains, which led to floods affecting 34 counties in the East Africa country. According to reports by the Kenya Red Cross, the death toll is at least 70, and the number is expected to rise in the coming days as the heavy rains continue. The reports show that an estimated 12,000 people have been displaced and about 130,000 households affected countrywide. The effects of th

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Cooperation, friendship with China crucial: Georgian PM

STORY: Cooperation, friendship with China crucial: Georgian PM SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 & File DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: Tbilisi CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Irakli Kobakhidze speaking at the ceremony (April 23, 2024) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAKLI KOBAKHIDZE, Georgian Prime Minister 3. various of the tunnel (April 23, 2024) 4. various of the project (File) 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAKLI KOBAKHIDZE, Georgian Prime Minister 6. various of street view of Tbilisi (File) 7. various of Georgia (File) 8. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAKLI KOBAKHIDZE, Georgian Prime Minister STORYLINE: Cooperation and friendship with China are crucial and the strategic partnership with China has already led to tangible results, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IRAKLI KOBAKHIDZE, Georgian Prime Minister "(With) the visa-free regime that has been introduced between China and Georgia for our citizens mutually, we have direct flights between

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China, Comoros join hands in fighting against malaria

STORY: China, Comoros join hands in fighting against malaria SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Moroni CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Comoros 2. various of the China Malaria Prevention and Control Project Team 3. various of Kamal Said Abdallah working 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KAMAL SAID ABDALLAH, Director of the Laboratory of the Comoros, National Malaria Control Center 5. various of Kamal Said Abdallah working 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): KAMAL SAID ABDALLAH, Director of the Laboratory of the Comoros, National Malaria Control Center 7. various of the China Malaria Prevention and Control Project Team 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): HADJIRA ABDULLATIF, Director of the Comoros National Malaria Control Center STORYLINE: April 25 marks World Malaria Day, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing global battle against malaria. According to the World Health Organization, African countries accounted for about 94 percent of all malaria cases globally and 9

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Ghanaian industry leader urges packaging improvement to leverage AfCFTA opportunities

STORY: Ghanaian industry leader urges packaging improvement to leverage AfCFTA opportunities SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:45 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 3. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 5. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries 7. various of the Production and Packaging (Propak) Ghana Exhibition 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SETH TWUM-AKWABOAH, Chief executive officer of Association of Ghana Industries STORYLINE: An industry leader in Ghana on Tuesday called on African stakeholders to enhance the packaging of their pr

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Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight

STORY: Int'l participants eye new opportunities at Canton Fair | Sunny's Spotlight SHOOTING TIME: April 15-19, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BARIS OZTURK, Buyer 6.SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 7.SOUNDBITE 6 (English): LAURENT POQUETTINO, Buyer 8.SOUNDBITE 7 (English): NATHALIE SAELENS CARLIER, Buyer 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LIN ZHENHAI, General manager, White Swan Hotel STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUNNY ZHOU, Xinhua correspondent "Welcome to Sunny's Spotlight. Season's greetings from the vibrant city of Guangzhou, currently hosting the 135th session of the China Import and Export Fair, or the Canton Fair. I'm joined by attendees from home and abroad, eager to explore the myri

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A tour in S China's Guangxi with Thai vlogger

STORY: A tour in S China's Guangxi with Thai vlogger SHOOTING TIME: April 9-13, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/TOURISM SHOTLIST: 1. various of Muangphum Harnsiritpetch's tour in China's Guangxi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE XUNTING, Villager of Buyang Village 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): LIU QIN, Employee of a local travel company 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): YANG CHUNNI, Employee of a local tourism investment company 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): YANG CHUNNI, Employee of a local tourism investment company 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): MUANGPHUM HARNSIRITPETCH, Thai vlogger 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Chinese): YANG CHUNNI, Employee of Sanjiang Tongda

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Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy

STORY: Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:33 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants learning about Chinese calligraphy 2. various of the lessons 3. various of participants practicing Chinese calligraphy with the help of Chinese experts 4. various of events 5. various of award presentation 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KHADIJAH ABDULKADIR, Participant 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RABI ZUBAIRU, Chinese language student 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH UYENA, Chinese language student STORYLINE: "Lanting Collection: Narrate China-Nigeria Friendship Through Calligraphy" was held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Nigeria in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, with a series of activities including calligraphy exhibition, lecture and teaching, making Nigerian people to feel the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and the cultural thoughts behind it. Many participants expressed a strong interest in the art

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Learning Chinese catches on in Türkiye

STORY: Learning Chinese catches on in Türkiye SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of Chinese teacher teaching Chinese language in the classroom (file 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MERYEM NUR TASCIOVA, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): MERYEM NUR TASCIOVA, Student 5. various of Chinese teacher teaching Chinese language in the classroom (file 2023) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): CILE MADEN KALKAN, Academic at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): CILE MADEN KALKAN, Academic at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): CILE MADEN KALKAN, Academic at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University 9. various of Chinese teacher teaching Chinese language in the classroom (file 2023) 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (Turkish): MUSTAFA KARSLI, Vice president of the Turkish-Chinese Cultural Association 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Turkish): MUSTAFA KARSLI, Vice president of the Tu

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Vlog: Envisioning future life at consumer products expo in Hainan

STORY: Vlog: Envisioning future life at consumer products expo in Hainan SHOOTING TIME: April 16-17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE TIANXING, Vice president of EHang 4. STANDUP 3 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU LINGLING, Nanning NAXEON Technologies Co. Ltd. 6. STANDUP 4 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAO YU, Business Development Representative, Air Nutri Solution Inc. 8. SOUNDBITE (4 English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MAO YU, Business Development Representative, Air Nutri Solution Inc. STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HONG LIANG, Xinhua correspondent "Have you ever envisioned your future life? As the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo is underway in Haikou, join me toda

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7th CIIE holds promotion event in Zimbabwe

STORY: 7th CIIE holds promotion event in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:02 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the CIIE promotion conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SONG SHANGZHE, Deputy director general of China International Import Expo Bureau 3. various of the CIIE promotion conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YU ZIRONG, Vice president of Hongqiao Forum Research Center 5. various of the CIIE promotion conference 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 7. various of the CIIE promotion conference 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KINDON GANDANGA, Director of International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade 9. various of the CIIE promotion conference 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALLAN MAJURU, Chief Executive Officer of ZimTrade 11. various of the signing ceremony STORYLINE: The promotion conference of the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Fo

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U.S. ex-President Trump stands historic criminal trial

STORY: U.S. ex-President Trump stands historic criminal trial SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets near criminal court 2. wide shot of Donald Trump arriving at the court 3. mid shot of Trump speaking (file) 4. various of news crews 5. various of activists 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEVE MERCZYNSKI, Trump supporter 7. various of activists 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARC LEAVITT, Trump critic STORYLINE: Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday appeared in a criminal court in Manhattan, New York City, in the hush money case, making him the first former U.S. president to stand a criminal trial. Trump arrived at the court in Lower Manhattan around 9 a.m. with a heavy presence of security guards, press representatives as well as activists from different political camps. Trump descended from his motorcade and talked to the press briefly before entering the courtroom. "The trial is a political perse

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Chinese-invested lithium processing plant commissioned in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese-invested lithium processing plant commissioned in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: April 12, 2024 DATELINE: April 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:42 LOCATION: KAMATIVI, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of plant 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 3. various of officials, plant and workers 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMERSON MNANGAGWA, Zimbabwean President 5. various of plant 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MENG YAN, Vice Chairman of Yahua Group 7. various of mining activities 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ZHEMU SODA, Minister of Mines and Mining Development of Zimbabwe 9. various of mining activities 10. shot of ceremony STORYLINE: Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday commissioned the first phase of a Chinese-invested lithium processing plant in Kamativi, Hwange District, about 700 kilometers from the capital Harare. The lithium processing plant is owned by Kamativi Mining Company (KMC), a joint venture operated and controlled by Sichuan Pude Technology G

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Vast potential for cooperation between Suriname, China, says Surinamese president

STORY: Vast potential for cooperation between Suriname, China, says Surinamese president SHOOTING TIME: April 4, 2024/File DATELINE: April 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Paramaribo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Suriname 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, President of the Republic of Suriname 3. various of Suriname 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, President of the Republic of Suriname 5. various of Suriname 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, President of the Republic of Suriname 7. various of China 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, President of the Republic of Suriname 9. various of Suriname 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): CHANDRIKAPERSAD SANTOKHI, President of the Republic of Suriname STORYLINE: Surinamese President Chandrikapersad Santokhi expressed optimism about the enduring friendship and cooperation between Suriname and China in an interview with Xinhua ahead of his state visit to China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHANDRI

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Visa-friendly countries witness surge of holidaymakers from China

STORY: Visa-friendly countries witness surge of holidaymakers from China SHOOTING TIME: earlier footage DATELINE: April 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in Thailand 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOMEI, Tour guide 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG GUOZHONG, Tourist 4. various of the port in Horgos 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): RAQING HASMUKHAN, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MERWAN MAISILI, Chinese tourist 7. various of the views in Thailand 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Thai): JIB, Yachtie in Thailand 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (Thai): META KAEWONG, Photographer in Thailand STORYLINE: In recent months, there has been a notable surge of Chinese travelers heading to visa-friendly destinations, embracing the ease of international travel. Pattaya, one of Thailand's most visited seaside resorts, has witnessed a significant influx of Chinese tourists. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG XIAOMEI, Tour guide "The tourist numbers have been booming since March. I'm a full-time

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Exploring grotto wonders at Maiji Mountain in NW China

STORY: Exploring grotto wonders at Maiji Mountain in NW China SHOOTING TIME: March 31, 2024 DATELINE: April 3, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Maiji Mountain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): LIYA, Kazakh student, Lanzhou University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): QUENTIN, French student, Lanzhou University 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): LIYA, Kazakh student, Lanzhou University 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): QUENTIN, French student, Lanzhou University 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): QUENTIN, French student, Lanzhou University 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): EMELIE, German student, Lanzhou University 13. SOUNDBITE 12 (Chinese): LIYA, Kazakh stude

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Ten years on, logging ban in Khingan Mountains in NE China revives natural forests

STORY: Ten years on, logging ban in Khingan Mountains in NE China revives natural forests SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024/File DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Khingan Mountains 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): QI YONGGANG, Person in charge of fire prevention in a forest farm in Mohe City 3. various of the Khingan Mountains 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHI RUIJUAN, Villager in Beiji Village, Mohe City 5. various of the tourism industry in the Khingan Mountains 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG FUSHENG, Employee, Greater Khingan Forest Industry Group 7. various of agricultural products 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HE XIYAN, Employee, Greater Khingan Forest Industry Group STORYLINE: China's ban on commercial logging in the Khingan Mountains has helped the red pine forest revive its former glory over the past decade. China is home to about 60 percent of the world's red pine trees, with more than half of them scattered in the Lesser Khingan Mo

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Revisiting Khesum: pioneer of Xizang's democratic reform

STORY: Revisiting Khesum: pioneer of Xizang's democratic reform SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang 6. various of Khesum community 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Tibetan): GANG TSUK, Party chief of Khesum community in China's Xizang 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): TASHI DELEK, Legal person of a local noodle processing factory 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Tibetan): SONAM DONDRUP, Resident of Khesum community in China's Xizang "I

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Hondurans expect closer ties with China

STORY: Hondurans expect closer ties with China SHOOTING TIME: March 25, 2024 DATELINE: March 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Tegucigalpa CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in Honduras 2. STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of general views in Honduras 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): AITZA DITIERREZ, Honduran resident 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): PAOLA HERNANDEZ, Honduran resident 6. various of general views in Honduras 7. various of general views in Honduras 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Spanish): LETICIA QUINTANILLA, Honduran resident STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): KANG WENJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China and Honduras formally established diplomatic relations on March 26, last year, which opened a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations. The two countries have accelerated coordination and cooperation in diverse fields such as economy, trade, agriculture, and science and technology." China and Honduras have signed a memorandum of understanding on jointly pro