Nepali ambassador embraces Silk Road history at Mogao Grottoes in China

STORY: Nepali ambassador embraces Silk Road history at Mogao Grottoes in China SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of envoys from more than 20 countries visiting Mogao Grottoes 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China 3. various of Dunhuang STORYLINE: Over the past few days, envoys from more than 20 countries immersed themselves in the unique cultural spectacles of Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, during a visit to northwest China's Gansu Province. The distinctive culture of the corridor is best represented by the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dunhuang. Dating back to the 4th century, the site features 735 caves carved into a cliff. SOUNDBITE (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China "Everything we can see in these grottoes is very much impressive. It has also accumulated the cultures of different parts of the world. Because in

Envoys embrace cultural marvels in ancient Silk Road hub

STORY: Envoys embrace cultural marvels in ancient Silk Road hub SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: DUNHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ambassadors visiting Dunhuang 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUSSAM AL HUSSEINI, Jordanian Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepal's Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Envoys from more than 20 countries visited Hexi Corridor, a part of the ancient Silk Road, during a visit to China's Gansu. Stretching over a distance of nearly 1,000 kilometers in Gansu, Hexi Corridor is home to five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 53 grottoes. The distinctive culture of the corridor is best represented by the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dunhuang. Dating back to the 4th century, the site features 735 caves carved into a cliff. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUSSAM AL HUSSEINI, Jordanian Ambassador to China "I would like here also to congratulate the municipality and the government, l

White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges

STORY: White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The 2024 Beijing White Pagoda Cultural Week kicked off Friday with the theme of "focusing on cultural heritage protection and deepening civilizational exchanges and mutual learning." The event aims to spotlight the historical and cultural significance of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple in Beijing. Built in 1279 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), this Tibetan Buddhist pagoda was designed by Nepalese architect Arniko. Over 10 engaging activities will showcase the cultural richness of China and Nepal and highlight their historical exchanges and heritage preservation efforts. The week-long event is expected to promote friendly cultural interactions between the two cou

BRI based on mutual respect, solidarity: ambassadors

STORY: BRI based on mutual respect, solidarity: ambassadors DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China 3. various of views in Nicaragua 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NGUK YANG DENNIS NAI, Vanuatuan Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Ambassadors to China attending a forum in China's Tibet spoke positively about the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China "We believe that the Belt and Road cooperation is based on mutual respect, on solidarity, and that fully takes advantage of the development potential of each country. It's based on respect. Nicaragua is already taking advantage of participating actively in the Belt and Road Initiative in projects in the area of hou

3rd China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for Int'l Cooperation concludes

STORY: 3rd China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for Int'l Cooperation concludes DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:12 LOCATION: NYINGCHI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MICHAEL CAMPBELL, Nicaraguan Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The third China Xizang Trans-Himalaya Forum for International Cooperation concluded on Friday in the city of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The three-day forum attracted representatives from more than 40 countries, regions and international organizations. Foreign guests attending the forum spoke highly of Tibet's major achievements in ecological civilization and economic and social development, and appreciated the important role played by the forum in strengthening exchanges and cooperation among countries in the trans-Himalaya region for common development and prosperity. They also expressed their expectation to furth

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Siwei (R)/Huang Yaqiong of China compete during the Mixed Doubles Round of 16 of Badminton between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Bishnu Katuwal/Nangsal Tamang of Nepal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Yaqiong of China serves during the Mixed Doubles Round of 16 of Badminton between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Bishnu Katuwal/Nangsal Tamang of Nepal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Siwei (R)/Huang Yaqiong of China compete during the Mixed Doubles Round of 16 of Badminton between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Bishnu Katuwal/Nangsal Tamang of Nepal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-BADMINTON (CN)

(231004) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Siwei (L)/Huang Yaqiong of China react during the Mixed Doubles Round of 16 of Badminton between Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong of China and Bishnu Katuwal/Nangsal Tamang of Nepal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Ren Zhenglai)

China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength

STORY: China's upbeat economic prospects underpin yuan's long-term strength DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepal's Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HARLEY SEYEDIN, President of American Chamber of Commerce in South China STORYLINE: Despite short-term fluctuations, the Chinese yuan has been able to maintain its basic stability in the longer term. On Friday, the central parity rate of the yuan strengthened for a fifth consecutive trading day against the U.S. dollar, 88 pips firmer from the previous trading day to 7.1786, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS). This marks the yuan's strongest level in nearly two weeks. The yuan's central parity rate has strengthened by 364 pips against the greenback this week. Yuan's return to strength this week came after the country's central bank, the PBOC, pledged to resolutely fend off risks o

China remains important "engine" for global economy: Int'l guests

STORY: China remains important "engine" for global economy: Int'l guests DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA AKUA OWUSU AFRIYIEH, Ghana's Deputy Ambassador to China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATIAS APREA, Assistant to the mayor of General Juan Madariaga 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NIK GU, Student Envoy for global communication at Tsinghua University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepal's Ambassador to China STORYLINE: International guests who participated in 2023 Taiyuan Energy Low Carbon Development Forum believe that China remains an important engine for world economic growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NANA AKUA OWUSU AFRIYIEH, Ghana's Deputy Ambassador to China "Why do you have to doubt? You don't even just say China is the economic engine. Exchanges of ideas, country to country, for win-win cooperation is the key." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MATIAS APREA, Assistant to the mayor of General Juan Madariaga

Gifting of rhinos enhances Nepal-China friendship: Nepali ambassador

STORY: Gifting of rhinos enhances Nepal-China friendship: Nepali ambassador DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a pair of rhinos 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XUELI, General manager of Chimelong Safari Park STORYLINE: Nepali Ambassador to China Bishnu Pukar Shrestha on Monday visited a pair of rhinos that were given to China by Nepal as gifts in 2018. The pair are living in the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China "Nepal and China have a relationship and friendship for a pretty long time. So it would be better for us to gift China this beautiful and peculiar animal of the world that we can see in Nepal, find in Nepal, to power and enhance the relationship and friendship between the two countries." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG XUELI, General manager

Maoist Center chairman takes office as Nepal's new PM

STORY: Maoist Center chairman takes office as Nepal's new PM DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony STORYLINE: Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Center), took office as the country's new prime minister on Monday afternoon. "President Bidya Devi Bhandari has administered the oath of office and secrecy to Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal," Sagar Acharya, spokesperson for the President's Office in Kathmandu, told Xinhua. "Three deputy prime ministers and four ministers also took the oath today," he said. The three deputy prime ministers are Bishnu Poudel from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), Narayan Kaji Shrestha from the CPN (Maoist Center) and Rabi Lamichhane from Rastriya Swatantra Party, who also hold the separate portfolios of finance, physical infrastructure and transport and home affairs. Dahal, also known as Prachanda, was appointed the prime minis

Memorial for Nepalese victim

Memorial for Nepalese victim

OSAKA, Japan - A memorial is held at a Buddhist temple in Osaka on Feb. 25, 2012, for Bishnu Prasad Dhamala, a Nepalese man killed on a street in Osaka in January 2012. Four Japanese have been arrested in connection with the case and three of them have been indicted on a charge of murder.

Memorial for Nepalese victim

Memorial for Nepalese victim

OSAKA, Japan - A memorial is held at a Buddhist temple in Osaka on Feb. 25, 2012, for Bishnu Prasad Dhamala, a Nepalese man killed on a street in Osaka in January 2012. Four Japanese have been arrested in connection with the case and three of them have been indicted on a charge of murder. (Kyodo)