African acrobats pursue dreams in China

STORY: African acrobats pursue dreams in China DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: HENGSHUI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of African acrobats preforming acrobatics 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FUNDI SAIDI MOHAMED, African acrobat 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ATHUMAN KEVIN HILLARY MAJALIWA, African acrobat 4. various of African acrobats learning Chinese culture STORYLINE: Four African acrobats from Tanzania have been captivating audiences with their incredible acrobatic performances at Hengshui Wildlife Park in north China's Hebei Province. These talented performers have been living and working in China since 2020, and they have grown to love their life in the country. They enthusiastically embrace various aspects of Chinese culture, such as making dumplings, learning calligraphy, dancing, and exercising with their Chinese colleagues and friends. During traditional Chinese festivals, they have been warmly welcomed into the homes of local families, creating happy memories for t

Protecting ocean life by saving turtles on the Kenya coast

STORY: Protecting ocean life by saving turtles on the Kenya coast DATELINE: April 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:06:47 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 2. STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH) FIKIRI KIPONDA, Rescue Coordinator of LOC 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (SWAHILI): ATHUMAN ABDALA, Watamu Villager 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (KISWAHILI): ALICE NJOKI, Coordinator of Watamu Beach Kids STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): RUTH BARU, Xinhua reporter "This year's World Earth Day Theme is 'Invest in our planet,' which is a call to all to protect our flora and fauna that face danger following various human activities. For example, this turtle here is ten years old. I am told that the life span of a turtle is between 50 to 70 years old. But sadly, this creature may not make it that long. According to Kenya Wildlife Service, every year, 100,000 sea mammals and sea turtles die due to plastic pollution." Every day people use different forms of pla