China-proposed initiative contributes to global development, say experts

STORY: China-proposed initiative contributes to global development, say experts DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo, Zimbabwe STORYLINE: China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2021. The Initiative aims to steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth. Since its inception, the GDI has gained support from more than 100 countries and several international organizations, including the United Nations.

Report released on U.S. hegemony and its perils

STORY: Report released on U.S. hegemony and its perils DATELINE: Feb. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of streets in the U.S. 2. various of U.S. military (file) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAIME TAMAYO, Expert on international relations, University of Guadalajara in Mexico 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIR MOHAMMAD ALI KHAN, Former investment banker at Wall Street STORYLINE: A report recently released seeks to expose the U.S. abuse of hegemony in the political, military, economic, financial, technological and cultural fields, by presenting the relevant facts. It also aims to draw greater international attention to the perils of the U.S. practices to world peace and stability and the well-being of all peoples. According to the report, since becoming the world's most powerful country, the United States has acted more boldly to interfere in the internal affai

One year on, RCEP, CCFTA give momentum to Cambodia's trade growth in post-pandemic era

STORY: One year on, RCEP, CCFTA give momentum to Cambodia's trade growth in post-pandemic era DATELINE: Dec. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in Cambodia 2. various of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PENN SOVICHEAT, Cambodian Ministry of Commerce's Undersecretary of State and Spokesman 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): THONG MENGDAVID, Research fellow at Phnom Penh-based Asian Vision Institute 5. various of Cargo handling at Phnom Penh International Airport in Cambodia 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University 8. various of Phnom Penh STORYLINE: An official and experts have said that one year on, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal and the Cambodia-China Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) have injected a vital impetus to Cambodia's trade growth. A government report showed that Cambodia's trade with RCEP membe

China's anti-pandemic policy protects people's safety, health: foreign experts

STORY: China's anti-pandemic policy protects people's safety, health: foreign experts DATELINE: Nov. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-pandemic in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Professor of public policy at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia STORYLINE: Earlier this month, the Chinese government released a circular on further optimizing the COVID-19 response, announcing 20 prevention and control measures. The National Health Commission said China will faithfully implement its optimized COVID-19 response measures in a science-based and targeted manner. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, China has always put people and their lives above all else, and tenaciously pursued a dynamic zero-COVID policy, which h

ASEAN's economic development benefits from BRI projects: experts

STORY: ASEAN's economic development benefits from BRI projects: experts DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:32 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Lao): VALY VETSAPONG, Vice President of Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): OH EI SUN, Principal adviser of Malaysia's Pacific Research Center 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): WICHAI KINCHONG CHOI, Senior vice president of Thai bank Kasikornbank 6. file of Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway in Cambodia 7. file of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia 8. file of bridge construction in east Malaysia 9. file of China-Laos Railway in Laos 10. file of railway construction in Thailand STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG YIYI, Xinhua correspondent "Projects under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have played an important role in helping ASEAN countries'

BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert

STORY: BRI projects help deepen Cambodia-China cooperation, benefit world: Cambodian official, expert DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Phnom Phen CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the aerial view of Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KAO KIM HOURN, Cambodian minister attached to the Prime Minister 3. various of the construction of Siem Reap International Airport 4. various of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University, Phnom Penh 6. various of a hydropower station in Cambodia 7. various of a river bridge in Cambodia 8. various of the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port 9. various of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway 10. various of Phnom Penh International Airport 11. various of the National Stadium in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects have played an important role in deepening pragmatic cooperation between Cambodia and China, Cambodian officials and expe

China's achievements over past decade admirable: experts

STORY: China's achievements over past decade admirable: experts DATELINE: Oct. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's economic development 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of the Institute for East-West Strategic Studies in Britain 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Romanian): LIZICA MIHUT, Chairperson of Romania-China Friendship and Cooperation Forum 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SHAKEEL AHMAD RAMAY, CEO of Asian Institute of Eco-civilization Research and Development 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies STORYLINE: International experts have spoken highly of the achievements China has made over the past decade under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of the Institute for East-West Strate

China contributes wisdom to fixing deficit in global governance

STORY: China contributes wisdom to fixing deficit in global governance DATELINE: Oct. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo, Zimbabwe 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ASIM IFTIKHAR AHMAD, Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation in India 6. various of China contributing to fixing deficit in global governance STORYLINE: The world is standing at a crossroads. A pandemic unseen in a century. A de-globalization trend. Rising food and energy costs. And an unstable global financial market. All these have posed formidable challenges to the global governance system. To fix the global deficit in peace, development,

China's commitment to the world in key CPC blueprint bolster global confidence

STORY: China's commitment to the world in key CPC blueprint bolster global confidence DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALISTAIR MICHIE, Secretary general of the British East Asia Council 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: A report that charts the course for Chinese modernization unveiled Sunday by the Communist Party of China (CPC) at its 20th national congress has drawn world attention. International observers have taken note of China's commitments outlined in the report that concern world peace and shared prosperity, and expressed their confidence that China will make a greater contribution to a better future of the global community. The report says China will accelerate creating a new development pattern and pursue high-quality development. SOUNDBITE 1 (Engl

20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance

STORY: 20th CPC National Congress, a meeting of great significance DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of Center for China Studies in Nigeria 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MAHMOUD ALLAM, Egypt's former ambassador to China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Russian): ALEXEY MASLOV, Head of Institute of Asian and African Studies, Moscow State University 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): AHMET FARUK ISIK, Asia Pacific Relations Coordinator, Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye STORYLINE: The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) will be convened from Oct. 16 in Beijing. It's seen as a significant conference held at a critical moment in China's new journey of building a modern socialist country in an all-around way. The conference will plan out the goals, tasks and major policies for the party and coun

CPC leads China to achieve great achievements: Cambodian academic

STORY: CPC leads China to achieve great achievements: Cambodian academic DATELINE: Oct. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Hailing China's achievement of eradicating absolute poverty as "a miracle," Cambodian academic Joseph Matthews said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua that the Communist Party of China (CPC) has led China to achieve great achievements. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "From the Belt and Road Initiative to the vision of building a global community with a shared future (for mankind), China has provided a clear blueprint for global development, which has a transformative effect on both Asia and the world. The Communist Party of China (CPC) has led China to achieve countless great achievements in economy, diplomacy, poverty

China-proposed GDI to steer global development towards inclusive growth: experts

STORY: China-proposed GDI to steer global development towards inclusive growth: experts DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University STORYLINE: Experts say the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will offer support to developing countries and steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth. The GDI calls for staying committed to development as a priority, to a people-centered approach, to benefits for all, to innovation-driven development, to harmony between man and nature and to results-oriented actions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil "I think that the Global Development Initiative prioritizing the issue of development and the conce

Experts hail China's dynamic zero-COVID policy as effective, "rooted in realities"

STORY: Experts hail China's dynamic zero-COVID policy as effective, "rooted in realities" DATELINE: Sept. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) WILLIAM JONES, Washington bureau chief of U.S. publication Executive Intelligence Review 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BILAWAL BHUTTO ZARDARI, Foreign Minister of Pakistan STORYLINE: China has made it clear that it will adhere firmly to its dynamic zero-COVID strategy that has proven both pragmatic and effective. Experts and officials from different countries say the strategy, rooted in China's realities, safeguards the right to life, the most fundamental human right. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "China

Cambodian academic says China-proposed initiatives essential to global governance

STORY: Cambodian academic says China-proposed initiatives essential to global governance DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Cambodian academic Joseph Matthews says China-proposed Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative are crucial to building a more just and equitable global governance system towards a community with a shared future for mankind. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "China-proposed Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative are crucial to building a more just and equitable global governance system towards a community with a shared future for mankind. Both the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative are very important to ensure global peace and sustainable development for all, especially

RCEP becoming key booster for regional, global growth in post-pandemic era: Cambodian academic

STORY: RCEP becoming key booster for regional, global growth in post-pandemic era: Cambodian academic DATELINE: Aug. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of roads and ports 2. various of railways and airports 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: A Cambodian academic has said that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement is becoming a key contributor to regional and global economic growth in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era. Joseph Matthews, a senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. Entering into force on Jan. 1, 2022, the RCEP comprises 15 Asia-Pacific countries including 10 ASEAN member states -- Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam-and their five trading partners, namely China, Japan, South K

U.S. hegemony tactics doom to fail: experts

STORY: U.S. hegemony tactics doom to fail: experts DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1 various of the countries in the Middle East 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VLADIMIR ZHARIKHIN, Deputy director, Commonwealth of Independent States Institute, Russia 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AKRAM HOSSAM, Egyptian political expert, deputy chairman of Ra Center for Strategic Studies, Egypt 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 5 SOUNDBITE 4 (English): TUNC AKKOC, Turkish veteran journalist and analyst STORYLINE: The United States has coercively promoted American values in the Middle East, pushing for regime change, forcibly transplanting "American democracy," and infringing upon others' sovereignty and human rights. This is according to a report released Tuesday by an NGO, the China Society for Human Rights Studies. The report said the U.S. attempts to transform regional countries and establish fragile, depen

U.S. attempts to create instability, conflicts in Asia: Cambodian scholar

STORY: U.S. attempts to create instability, conflicts in Asia: Cambodian scholar DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 2. various of street views of the U.S. 3. various of Afghanistan and Syria STORYLINE: A Cambodian scholar says that the U.S. is attempting to create instability and conflicts in Asia, and the ramifications of its hegemonic and bullying policy globally will be imminent and severe. Joseph Matthews, a senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh, said in a recent interview with Xinhua that the U.S. undermines the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "Under the guise of its 'double standard' democracy, the United States is attempting to create instability and conflicts in Asia after this war

Zero-COVID policy is best choice for China, says expert

STORY: Zero-COVID policy is best choice for China, says expert DATELINE: July 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic/English interpretation): HEBA GAMAL, Professor of political science, Cairo-based Institute of National Planning 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: China has adhered to a dynamic zero-COVID policy in its response to the pandemic. It emphasized rapid response to handle outbreaks in the shortest time and with minimum costs to ensure that the epidemic is under control, the economy stabilizes, and the development is secure. Experts in various countries speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the A

GLOBALink | Experts speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy

STORY: GLOBALink | Experts speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:06 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: As the overall epidemic control situation remains stable in China, experts in various countries speak highly of China's dynamic zero-COVID policy and China's commitment in the global anti-COVID-19 fight. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): COSTANTINOS BT. COSTANTINOS, Senior professor of public policy at the Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia "China has done immensely wonderful work with its dynamic zero-COVID strategy, with good results in terms of human life and transmissions within the general population." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International Univers

Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights

STORY: Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HELEN, Social worker and professor in social science, with U.S. nationality that lives in El Salvador 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SUZAN ISMAIL, Lebanese lawyer 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: Shootings, riots, racism, hatred, inequality, and 1 million COVID-19 deaths... Experts slam U.S. violation of human rights, revealing the hidden social problems of the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNA MALINDOG-UY, Researcher, Philippine-BRICS Strategic Studies "That's the hypocrisy of the United States. They're too hypocritical that they even criticize other countries about human rights records, about democracy, about racial discrimination and human rights vio

With Cold War mentality, U.S. continues to sabotage world order: experts

STORY: With Cold War mentality, U.S. continues to sabotage world order: experts DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:12 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the streets in the U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): MUSTAFA AMIN, Researcher on Arab and international affairs, Egypt 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: In a recent speech, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken characterized the Biden administration's China strategy as "invest, align and compete." He rehashed the same old "China-threat" theory, hyped up the you-win-I-lose style competition and bloc politics, peddled lies about China's human rights records, and smeared China's domestic and foreign policies. According to some experts, the U.S. still holds on to Cold War mentality, and in reality is a threat to world peace. SOUNDBITE (Ar

China dedicated to cooperation in Asia-Pacific region

STORY: China dedicated to cooperation in Asia-Pacific region DATELINE: June 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-aided projects 2. various of anti-pandemic supplies provided by China 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for Pacific island countries, China has implemented more than 100 aid projects, delivered more than 200 batches of in-kind assistance, and trained about 10,000 talents in various fields. China has dispatched 600 medical staff to the countries, benefiting more than 260,000 local residents. In April, an athletic track and a football pitch constructed with the aid of China were handed over to the Solomon Islands. Prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has said China has become the biggest cooperative partner of the Solomon Islands on basic infrastructure and a reliable development partner, expressing tha

BRI deepens cooperation in infrastructure construction, trade and economy amid COVID-19 pandemic

STORY: BRI deepens cooperation in infrastructure construction, trade and economy amid COVID-19 pandemic DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PETER MATHUKI, Secretary general of East African Community STORYLINE: Experts have said that the Belt and Road Initiative helps countries deepen cooperation in infrastructure construction and boost trade and economy amid COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "During the COVID-19 pandemic, I think that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has played a very important role in helping the country cushion the economic fallout of the pandemic. From my own observation and my experience, BRI projects in Cambodia like hydropower plants, the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, t

Cambodian scholar says BRI projects provide tangible benefits during pandemic

STORY: Cambodian scholar says BRI projects provide tangible benefits during pandemic DATELINE: May 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Cambodia 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: A scholar in Cambodia said that cooperation projects under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have provided tangible benefits to Cambodia and the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "During the COVID-19 pandemic, I think that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has played a very important role in helping the country cushion the economic fallout of the pandemic. For my own observation and my experience, BRI projects in Cambodia like hydropower plants, the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway, the new Siem Reap international airport, the national stadium, and the Sihanou

HKSAR will see further development, stability: Cambodian scholar

STORY: HKSAR will see further development, stability: Cambodian scholar DATELINE: May 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the election of the sixth-term chief executive of the HKSAR 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: The election of the sixth-term chief executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) was successfully held on Sunday with John Lee elected as the chief executive designate by an overwhelming majority of votes in accordance with law. A Cambodian scholar said he is confident that the HKSAR will see further development and more stability. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "The election is crucial for the people of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It highlights the positive development of the democratization of the city, and thwarts external forces' att

China's dynamic zero-COVID policy essential to safeguard people's lives, says Cambodian scholar

STORY: China's dynamic zero-COVID policy essential to safeguard people's lives, says Cambodian scholar DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the vaccination 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 3. various of the production STORYLINE: A Cambodian scholar has said China's dynamic zero-COVID approach is crucial to protect people's lives and to minimize the pandemic's impact on socioeconomic development. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "Since the outbreak of COVID-19, China has always put the people and their lives first and worked hard to prevent both inbound cases and domestic resurgence. China has always upheld the dynamic zero-COVID policy, but quite a number of the Western countries did not agree, but the Chinese policy is strict, zero-COVID-19 (policy) has kept the Chinese economy going and

War-left U.S. aerial bombs still pose threats to Cambodian people: academic

STORY: War-left U.S. aerial bombs still pose threats to Cambodian people: academic DATELINE: May 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S.-made AN-M66 aerial bomb recovered from Chaktomuk River in Phnom Penh 2. various of explosive remnants of war at a museum in Siem Reap province 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh STORYLINE: A Cambodian academic on Saturday said Cambodia is still suffering from the United States' unexploded ordnance and landmines, which are the legacy of the U.S.-Vietnam war 50 years ago. SOUNDBITE (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh "Every day, somewhere in Cambodia, poor people are becoming the victims of these unexploded ordnance and landmines. Most of the victims are farmers, laborers, and children accidentally stepping on these landmines in fields, forests, and abandoned buildings. I str