Chinese ballet troupe mesmerizes Algerian audience in celebration of 65th anniversary of ties

STORY: Chinese ballet troupe mesmerizes Algerian audience in celebration of 65th anniversary of ties DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Algiers Opera House 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SORAYA MOULOUDJI, Algerian Minister of Culture and Arts 3. various of the ballet performances 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG QUANXIN, Director of Suzhou Ballet Theatre STORYLINE: A Chinese ballet troupe celebrated the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Algeria with impressive performances at the Algiers Opera House on Friday and Saturday. The captivating performances were staged by artists from the Suzhou Ballet Theatre, and were jointly sponsored by China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Algeria's Ministry of Culture and Arts, and the Chinese Embassy in Algeria. These performances were part of "many magnificent cultural events celebrating the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Algeria," said Chinese Ambassa

Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and Hong Kong defender Guy Ambassa Gerard fight for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0.

New headquarters for Confucius institute launched in Rabat

STORY: New headquarters for Confucius institute launched in Rabat DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Rabat CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: various of Mohammed V University of Rabat and the Confucius Institute buildingvarious of attendees of the inauguration STORYLINE: The new headquarters for the Confucius Institute under the Mohammed V University was inaugurated on Tuesday in Rabat. The ceremony was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Morocco Li Changlin, directors of the institute Karima Yatribi and Li Ning, Director General of the Moroccan News Agency (MAP) Khalil Hachimi Idrissi and President of the Mohammed V University of Rabat Mohamed El Ghachi. Mohamed El Ghachi said that the inauguration of the new headquarters is the result of the efforts and commitment of several partners from Morocco and China. The Confucius Institute in Rabat is committed to providing quality academic training and cultural support to people who are interested in the Chinese language and culture. Ambassa

Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan beat H.K. in Asian Cup qualifier

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Japan defender Yuji Nakazawa (L) and Hong Kong defender Guy Ambassa Gerard fight for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier at Hong Kong Stadium on Nov. 18, 2009. Japan won 4-0. (Kyodo)