Australian expert speaks highly of China's green development drive

STORY: Australian expert speaks highly of China's green development drive SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Canberra 2. various of solar panel 3. SOUNDBITE (English): WARWICK POWELL, Adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) STORYLINE: Warwick Powell, adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), has spoken highly of China's green development drive. Citing the example of green bonds, he explained that the digitalization of global economies and an emphasis on environmental sustainability will be two of the biggest economic growth drivers over the next 20 years and that China is leading the way in both. SOUNDBITE (English): WARWICK POWELL, Adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) "Green finance through instruments such as green bonds, has been flourishing and growing rapidly over the last 10 years. In fact, China has become one

Nobel Prize winners Goldin, Kariko

Nobel Prize winners Goldin, Kariko

Harvard University professor Claudia Goldin (L), winner of this year's Nobel Prize in economics, and University of Pennsylvania adjunct professor Katalin Kariko, winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine, are pictured during a symposium at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington on Nov. 14, 2023.

BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts

STORY: BRI has brought positive changes to world: Argentine experts DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina 2. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): SEBASTIAN SCHULZ, Researcher at National University of La Plata, Argentina 4. various of employees of Cauchari solar farm project 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): CARLA OLIVA, Coordinator of China-Argentina study group at National University of Rosario, Argentina 6. various of 300MW Cauchari solar farm project in Argentina 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): GABRIEL MERINO, Adjunct researcher at National Scientific and Technical Research Council of Argentina 8. various of hydropower project construction site in Argentina STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has contributed to economic development, job creation and improvement of people's livelihoo

China's economic recovery to drive global growth: experts

STORY: China's economic recovery to drive global growth: experts DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies, Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): EDUARDO REGALADO, Senior researcher of International Policy Research Center of Cuba 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KEITH BENNETT, Vice Chairman of 48 Group Club, UK STORYLINE: A string of positive signals has come out from China's ongoing sessions of the top legislature and national political advisory body. China's economic growth target for 2023 is set at around 5 percent, and the country also reaffirmed commitment to high-level opening up. Experts say that given China's importance for the global industrial chain and value chain, its steady growth will play an irreplaceable part in the stability, recovery a

Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth"

STORY: Experts praise China's role as "major engine of global growth" DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank in Thailand 3. various of container terminals 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business in Brazil 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University STORYLINE: The Chinese economy has become a spotlight in the world economy, and international institutions are widely upbeat about China's growth prospects. The International Monetary Fund in January projected that China's economy will grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than its October 2022 forecast. Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings revised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2023 to 5 percent from 4.1 percent. Bank of America and Morgan St

China's economic rebound to energize world economy: U.S. economist

STORY: China's economic rebound to energize world economy: U.S. economist DATELINE: March 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University 3. various of the tourists in Thailand 4. various of the views in China STORYLINE: A U.S. economist says the Chinese economy will see a powerful rebound in 2023 with increased purchasing power, adding that the rebound will energize world economy. SOUNDBITE (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University "So I think the rebound in 2023 is just powerful. A major population ready to get back to consuming. So I think that's what's gonna happen, and it's gonna be a major surge, and investment will continue to support incomes and disposable incomes of households so they can spend the money. I think it's gonna be very positive. We're already seeing the impact in Southeast As

China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board

STORY: China rolls out registration-based IPO system across the board DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China and stock market 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUANG DONGWEN, General Manager of Strategic Planning Division, Hitachi Elevator (China) Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. STORYLINE: China has officially rolled out its across-the-board registration-based initial public offering (IPO) system with relevant rules coming into effect on Friday, according to the country's securities regulator. Of milestone significance in the reform of China's capital market, the move has basically put in place the institutional arrangements for the registration-based system, the China Securities Regulatory Commission said in a statement. The rules involve simplifying listing requirements, optimizing registration procedures, improving the regulations on underwri

Japan PM Kishida and Nobel Prize winner Paabo

Japan PM Kishida and Nobel Prize winner Paabo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) meets Swedish researcher Svante Paabo who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2022 at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 1, 2023. Paabo serves as adjunct professor of Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa.

Japan PM Kishida and Nobel Prize winner Paabo

Japan PM Kishida and Nobel Prize winner Paabo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) meets Swedish researcher Svante Paabo who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2022 at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 1, 2023. Paabo serves as adjunct professor of Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa.

China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review

STORY: China's economic resilience boosts global confidence: Year in review DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:04:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president, Kasikornbank of Thailand 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser for Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRANZ DECKER, President and CEO, BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JAN LAEGAARD BRONI, Executive Vice President, Meyra Group of Germany 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ROSE RONO, International trade expert based in Kenya 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University in the U.S. 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN, Co-founder of U.S. Carlyle Group 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): LUCA PAOLINI, Chief strategist, Pictet Asset Managem

Chinese economy expected to deliver solid rebound in 2023: U.S. economist

STORY: Chinese economy expected to deliver solid rebound in 2023: U.S. economist DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALBERT KEIDEL, Adjunct professor of economics, George Washington University STORYLINE: A senior U.S. economist has said the Chinese economy is poised to deliver a solid rebound next year, bolstered by its underlying strength and policy stimulus. Albert Keidel, a development economist specializing in East Asia, said China's economy has maintained resilience amid challenges from COVID incursions and a complex international environment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALBERT KEIDE

H.K. protest drive is historical turning point: expert

H.K. protest drive is historical turning point: expert

HONG KONG, China - Willie Lam, adjunct professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, says in an interview with Kyodo News in Hong Kong in October 2014 that the ongoing pro-democracy protest campaign marks a historical turning point.

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yurakucho, the once drab adjunct to the ritzy Ginza shopping district in downtown Tokyo, is now emerging as a shoppers' paradise rivaling the best in town. Opposite the trendy entrance to JR Yurakucho station, across a square with a concentric design, stands the newly opened 21-story ITOCiA complex, which houses the Marui department store on the first to eighth floors. The ITOCiA complex provides office space on upper floors and restaurants and a movie theater in an annex. Popular Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is located in the basement level. The 12-story Marronnier Gate shopping mall opened Sept. 1 near the ITOCiA complex and the luxury Peninsula Tokyo hotel also opened the same day.

19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine held in South America

STORY: 19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine held in South America DATELINE: Nov. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: SAO PAULO, Brazil CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): LUO JINGJING, Xinhua correspondent in Sao Paulo, Brazil 2. various of the 19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIANA CABRAL SCHVEITZER, Adjunct Professor, Federal University of Sao Paulo STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): LUO JINGJING, Xinhua correspondent in Sao Paulo, Brazil "The 19th World Congress of Chinese Medicine is being held on 26th and 27th in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This is the first time that the event is convened in the continent of South America. The congress aims to promote broad awareness of the benefits of the application and use of traditional Chinese medicine in South America. The theme of the event is to promote the high-quality global development of traditional Chinese medicine and to contribute to the health and welfare of mankind. This congress gathered some 400 profession

U.S. economic mismanagement burdens world with economic woes: experts

STORY: U.S. economic mismanagement burdens world with economic woes: experts DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of U.S. Federal Reservevarious of street view in U.S.various of containersSOUNDBITE 1 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of SingaporeSOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIN SONG, Adjunct professor at Nanyang Technological University of SingaporeSOUNDBITE 3 (English): LAWRENCE LOH, Director of the Center for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore STORYLINE: Analysts say the root cause of the U.S. Fed's interest rate hikes is economic mismanagement on the part of the U.S., and that the Fed's decision is further burdening the world with economic woes. The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points, the second in a row of that magnitude, as elevated inflation showed no clear sign of easing. SOU

Summit of the Americas hosted by U.S. "a failure before it started": American expert

STORY: Summit of the Americas hosted by U.S. "a failure before it started": American expert DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law STORYLINE: The Summit of the Americas is being hosted by the U.S. in Los Angeles, in the absence of several Latin American leaders. Leaders of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador boycotted the meeting and those of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua were excluded by Washington. A U.S. expert says the summit "was a failure before it started." SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law "I think nothing will come out of it of any substance. I think it was a failure before it started, because major countries decided not to come. I think it's a joke. I think it exposes the fact that the emperor has no clothes. The U.S. is gonna go home with nothing. For Mexico,

Expats in Shanghai get inside look at China's anti-COVID-19 policy

STORY: Expats in Shanghai get inside look at China's anti-COVID-19 policy DATELINE: April 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Shanghaivarious of medicsSOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER A. JOLICOEUR, Aviation Consultant in Shanghai, American expatSOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER CORNE, Adjunct professor of NYU Shanghai, British expat STORYLINE: China's economic hub Shanghai with a population of 25 million has been battling the worst resurgence of COVID-19 since March. Expats living in the megacity have got an inside look into China's anti-pandemic policy. How do they feel about the policy? Here's what they have to say. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETER A. JOLICOEUR, Aviation Consultant in Shanghai, American expat "And what I would say also as an American, the things that China has done are very minor inconveniences, such as wearing a mask when we're outside in public, showing a health code to be able to get in a shopping mall or get on an air

I fully support China's dynamic zero-COVID policy: British expat in Shanghai

STORY: I fully support China's dynamic zero-COVID policy: British expat in Shanghai DATELINE: April 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai battling COVID-19 2. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER CORNE, Adjunct professor of NYU Shanghai STORYLINE: "I totally understand all the measures that they've taken in order to get it back under control. I fully support the Chinese government in trying to eradicate COVID," says a British expat in Shanghai who's been staying in China for over 20 years. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER CORNE, Adjunct professor of NYU Shanghai "Life is very peaceful and regular. I'm lucky because I'm in a community that hasn't had any COVID cases. So while we're tested every day, nobody in the community has COVID. We're able to go out of our apartments into the community garden area. So in that sense, I'm able to enjoy the sunshine. So I'm very lucky. Also, I'm not in a hotel room. I'm in my home, which is great. The government provides us wi

U.S.-led sanctions against Russia harm people's lives globally

STORY: U.S.-led sanctions against Russia harm people's lives globally DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: PILITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the street views in Russia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YACINE, Motorcyclist in France 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): EFE ERYURT, Sales representative in Turkey 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMED ELIBA, Researcher at Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Egypt 5. SOUNDBIET 4 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of the Mumbai-based think-tank Observer Research Foundation 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh STORYLINE: The U.S.-led sanctions against Russia are harming the global economy and people's lives around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): YACINE, Motorcyclist in France "I found that petrol is really very expensive. It costs me 10 euros a day. It's too expensive. I would like to take the bus like my colleagues. But it takes an hour to go to work by bus and it only

GLOBALink | U.S.-led sanctions against Russia to hurt global economy, people around world: American expert

STORY: U.S.-led sanctions against Russia to hurt global economy, people around world: American expert DATELINE: April 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:34 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the streets of Russia 2. various of Europe and the United States 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh STORYLINE: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered its second month. The sanctions imposed on Russia have hit global energy, food, economic, trade and financial markets, affecting lives of the general public. Daniel Kovalik, an adjunct professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, said that the sanctions are not only hurting Russia and Russian people, but also the world economy and common people around the world. He also warned that these sanctions could backfire, undermining reliability of the currencies and financial systems in Western countries. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct professor of Law, University of Pittsb

U.S. makes waves with Russia-Ukraine conflict to sustain hegemony: analysts

STORY: U.S. makes waves with Russia-Ukraine conflict to sustain hegemony: analysts DATELINE: March 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:04 LOCATION: Cairo/Mexico City/Washington D.C./Madrid CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in Ukraine 2. various of the United States 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANTONIO ALONSO, Teacher in International Relations at San Pablo CEU University in Spain 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AHMED ELIBA, Researcher at Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Egypt 5. SOUNDBITE (English):DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law 6. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): JAIME TAMAYO, Internationalist and political scientist from the University of Guadalajara, Mexico STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict persists, many countries are hoping for facilitating a peaceful solution between the two sides. However, some international analysts say the United States' sole purpose of global domination has greatly contributed to the Ukraine crisis. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): A

Cold War-minded U.S. eyes more military spending

STORY: Cold War-minded U.S. eyes more military spending DATELINE: March 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President 2. Biden delivering a speech at the White House 3. various of exterior of Lockheed Martin office building in Arlington, Virginia 4. various of exterior of General Dynamics office building in Arlington, Virginia 5. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh 6. SOUNDBITE (English): DANIEL KOVALIK, Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh STORYLINE: Amid the Ukraine crisis and surging inflation at home, the White House unveiled a budget request for the fiscal year 2023 on Monday, with proposals aimed at reducing the deficit but asking for a rise in military spending. SOUNDBITE (English): JOE BIDEN, U.S. President "Security also means national and international security. This budget provides the resources we need to keep Americans safe, ensurin

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yurakucho, the once drab adjunct to the ritzy Ginza shopping district in downtown Tokyo, is now emerging as a shoppers' paradise rivaling the best in town. Opposite the trendy entrance to JR Yurakucho station, across a square with a concentric design, stands the newly opened 21-story ITOCiA complex, which houses the Marui department store on the first to eighth floors. The ITOCiA complex provides office space on upper floors and restaurants and a movie theater in an annex. Popular Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is located in the basement level. The 12-story Marronnier Gate shopping mall opened Sept. 1 near the ITOCiA complex and the luxury Peninsula Tokyo hotel also opened the same day. (Kyodo)

H.K. protest drive is historical turning point: expert

H.K. protest drive is historical turning point: expert

HONG KONG, China - Willie Lam, adjunct professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, says in an interview with Kyodo News in Hong Kong in October 2014 that the ongoing pro-democracy protest campaign marks a historical turning point. (Kyodo)