AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

AFI Fest Song Sung Blue Premiere - Hollywood

Asian-American actress Brenda Song arrives at the 2025 AFI (American Film Institute) Fest Presented By Canva - Closing Night Gala Premiere Of Focus Features' 'Song Sung Blue' held at the TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on October 26, 2025 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-REPORT-LAUNCH

THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-REPORT-LAUNCH

(240704) -- BANGKOK, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang delivers a speech at the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, July 3, 2024. A report on building a China-Thailand community with a shared future was launched here Wednesday by the Chinese Studies Center at the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Weitong)

Cambodian, Chinese scholars meet in Phnom Penh to discuss ways to further boost ties

STORY: Cambodian, Chinese scholars meet in Phnom Penh to discuss ways to further boost ties SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/Archives DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHHENG KIMLONG, President of Asian Vision Institute 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEUN SAM, Policy analyst at Royal Academy of Cambodia 3. various of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway 4. various of Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. various of a hydropower station 6. various of the Morodok Techo National Stadium STORYLINE: The China-Cambodia Think Tanks and Public Diplomacy Forum was held in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening think tanks' cooperation in promoting friendship and building a community with a shared future. The one-day forum was co-organized by the Asian Vision Institute (AVI), a Phnom Penh-based independent think tank, and the Charhar Institute, a think tank focused on China's foreign relations. According to AVI's President Chheng K

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

DC: President Biden Speaks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 30th Annual Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on May 14, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese

STORY: Language proficiency contest encourages Cambodians to learn Chinese SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KOL SOVATHANAK, Winner 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): KOEM KEAMHEANG, Second place in the competition STORYLINE: The Confucius Institute of the Royal Academy of Cambodia on Saturday organized the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for Cambodian university students. A total of 10 Cambodian finalists, shortlisted out of dozens of candidates from various universities and institutes in the Southeast Asian country, contested in the final round held at the Royal Academy of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. Among the tests set for the participants were a quiz, delivering keynote speeches, and a talent show with each participant presenting performances related to Chinese culture including songs, music, dancing,

Philippines, U.S. kick off largest-ever joint military drills amid criticism

STORY: Philippines, U.S. kick off largest-ever joint military drills amid criticism SHOOTING TIME: April 22, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:09 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the protest 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice president of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute STORY: More than 16,700 Philippine and U.S. troops started their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Monday amid criticisms that the drills threaten regional peace and stability. According to the Philippine military, the 19-day exercises, dubbed "Balikatan 2024," will involve around 5,000 Philippine and 11,000 U.S. troops, making it the largest iteration of the Philippines-U.S. joint drills conducted in decades. Contingents from the Australian Defense Force and, for the first time in Balikatan's history, the French Navy will also join the exercise as participants. A total of 14 nations, including Japan and In

Huawei holds ICT competition in Indonesia

STORY: Huawei holds ICT competition in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta 2. various of the award ceremony 3. SOUNDBITE (English): Students from Thailand STORYLINE: The Huawei Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Competition 2023-2024 Asia Pacific Regional Final concluded in Jakarta on Thursday, with more than 6,000 university students from 14 countries and regions participating. The winners of the 8th Huawei ICT Competition Asia Pacific 2023-2024 were announced at an award ceremony jointly held by Huawei and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foundation at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta. The winning teams of the regional competition will participate in the global finals at the Global Final of the Huawei ICT Competition in Shenzhen next month. Cebu Institute of Technology-University from the Philippines got the Grand Prize in

UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia

STORY: UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:21 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian students participating in a quiz challenge on Chinese culture 2. various of Tunisian students experiencing calligraphy, inscription rubbing and tie-dye 3. various of participants taking a group photo STORYLINE: Tunisia on Wednesday celebrated this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, by holding a cultural event in its capital city. The celebration was held in the Confucius Institute at Carthage University, where participants queued up to experience Chinese calligraphy, inscription rubbing and tie-dye, or take a quiz on Chinese culture. The event attracted Chinese culture enthusiasts, interested locals, and students studying the Chinese language at Carthage University. This provided a chance for Tunisians to gain a deeper understanding of the Asian country. Duan Shuk, a Tunis

China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say

STORY: China's green transformation offers opportunity to world, experts say SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:08 LOCATION: Manila/Jakarta/Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: Experts have spoken positively about China's push for green and low-carbon development, adding that China's green transformation is crucial not just for China's growth, but also for the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines "China's push towards a greener economy is not only advancing its domestic

Key takeaways of China's "two sessions": GDP growth target

STORY: Key takeaways of China's "two sessions": GDP growth target SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 10, 2024 LENGTH: 0:05:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES KIMONYO, Ambassador of Rwanda to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Ambassador of Nicaragua to China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRISTINE SUSANNA TJHIN, Director of Strategic Research, Gentala Institute, Indonesia 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): NASSER ABDEL-AAL, Professor of Chinese language at Cairo-based Ain Shams University 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): BERNARD DEWIT, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Japanese): HIDETOSHI TASHIRO, Chief Economist, Japan's Infinity LLC. 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Engli

Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation

STORY: Yao's Vlog｜How China pushes forward green transformation SHOOTING TIME: March 9, 2024 DATELINE: March 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG FAN, National lawmaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LU TIEZHONG, National political advisor 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIN HAO, National lawmaker 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BERNARD DEWIT, Chairman of the Belgian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce (BCECC) 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Vice President of the Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute, the Philippines 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): DILIP BARUA, General secretary of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist-Leninist) STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "China aims to enhance ecological conservation and promote green and low-carbon development, according to a government work report submitted Tues

CHINA-STONE TOOL TECHNOLOGY-EAST ASIAN HOMININS-STUDY (CN)

CHINA-STONE TOOL TECHNOLOGY-EAST ASIAN HOMININS-STUDY (CN)

(240307) -- BEIJING, March 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image provided by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows the stone tools unearthed at Cenjiawan site in Nihewan basin, northern China. An international research team led by Chinese scientists has found that East Asian hominins had possessed advanced stone tool technology as early as 1.1 million years ago, much earlier than previously thought. TO GO WITH "Scientists reveal stone tool technology of East Asian hominins 1.1 mln years ago" (Xinhua)

CHINA-HOMO SAPIENS-CHARACTERISTICS-STUDY (CN)

CHINA-HOMO SAPIENS-CHARACTERISTICS-STUDY (CN)

(240217) -- BEIJING, Feb. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This image provided by the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences shows the artistic rendering of Homo sapiens living in the Shiyu Site in north China's Shanxi Province dating back 45,000 years. TO GO WITH "Across China: Study reveals characteristics of East Asian Homo sapiens 45,000 years ago" (Xinhua)

Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh catalyzes economic advancement

STORY: Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh catalyzes economic advancement SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): MOHAMMAD JASIM UDDIN TALUKDER, Local businessman 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHEDUZZAMAN, Bangladeshi Engineer of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel project 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MOHAMMAD NURUL AZIM SIKDER, Associate professor of the Institute of Marine Science University of Chittagong STORYLINE: A Chinese-built underwater tunnel in Bangladesh is deemed a monument project by all walks of life as it has upgraded transportation infrastructure and spurred economic advancement for the South Asian country. Situated approximately 242 km to the southeast of the capital city, Dhaka, the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel is the first in Bangladesh and South Asia, which has been put into use for nearly two months. SOUND

School at BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia offers talents professional skills, language proficiency

STORY: School at BRI-backed economic zone in Cambodia offers talents professional skills, language proficiency SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:08 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) 2. various of the Sihanoukville Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): EIV THUNA, Sophomore in business management, SIBT 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): KHOEUN SREYNOT, Senior in logistics management, SIBT 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SENG SOTHAN, Cambodian lecturer of economics, SIBT 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI CHUANBIN, Executive principal, SIBT STORYLINE: Situated in the Sihanoukville Special Economy Zone (SSEZ) in southwest Cambodia, the Sihanoukville Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) has been playing an important role in nurturing talents for the Southeast Asian country, providing students with professional skills and language proficiency. The tuition-free SIBT is a university-level scho

Network launched to boost cooperation among governance academies in China, Central Asia

STORY: Network launched to boost cooperation among governance academies in China, Central Asia SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7-8, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Central Asia Network of Academies of Governance and Public Administration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BAKTYBEK SHAMKEYEV, Director of Institute of Research of Public Administration Development, Kyrgyz Republic 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALIKHAN BAIMENOV, Chairman of Steering Committee of Astana Civil Service Hub STORYLINE: The China-Central Asia Network of Academies of Governance and Public Administration, one of the outcomes of the China-Central Asia Summit was launched Wednesday in Beijing. The network is seen as a multilateral cooperation platform for administrative institutions of five Central Asian countries to exchange experience, enhance cooperation and seek common development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BAKTYBEK SHAMKEYEV, Director of Institute of Research of Public Administra