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Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations

STORY: Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of aquatic products in China 2. various of Kenyan anchovies ready to import to China 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALIM MVURYA, Cabinet secretary for Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs of Kenya 4. various of Kenyan aquatic products 5. various of Chinese expert in Uganda 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN TAIHUA, Chinese expert 7. various of the construction site of a modern fish port in Jamestown 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of CHEC Tanzania Maritime Project Department STORYLINE: China has carried out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries. In 2022, Chinese Customs authorized the import of Kenyan aquatic products. The first batch of Kenyan anchovies for import to China was showcased at the third edition of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held in

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China-built fishing harbor in Tanzania benefits locals

STORY: China-built fishing harbor in Tanzania benefits locals SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:49 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the harbor 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) Tanzania Maritime Project Department 3. various of people working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SUDI SAIDI, Local fisherman STORYLINE: Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor will be completed in 2025, a Tanzanian senior official told Xinhua on Monday. The harbor, located in the Lindi region along the Indian Ocean coastline, is expected to boost the country's fish catches in deep seas. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BIAN LIANG, Project manager of China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) Tanzania Maritime Project Department "We are building a fish port, and also all facilities for

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (front) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (R) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows a building at the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows a building at the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (front) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock (R) and the old dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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EL SALVADOR-LA LIBERTAD-CHINA AID-DOCK

(240601) -- SAN SALVADOR, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows the new dock of the port of La Libertad in El Salvador. An important tourism area in El Salvador, La Libertad lies about 30 kilometers away from San Salvador, the country's capital. As the original dock of La Libertad port is in disrepair and therefore cannot meet the needs of fishing and tourism, construction of a new dock for the port started in 2021 with the aid of China. The project is undertaken by China Harbor Engineering Company Limited (CHEC). In May, the governments of China and El Salvador signed handover documents and the project was officially delivered. (Xinhua/Li Mengxin)

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African youths fulfill career aspirations on Chinese-built project in Cote d'Ivoire

STORY: African youths fulfill career aspirations on Chinese-built project in Cote d'Ivoire SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:26 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Northern Road project in Cote d'Ivoire 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MARCOS ALLADAWEMON, Quality inspector, No.3 section of the Northern Road project in Cote d'Ivoire 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): BALOGOUN BABATUNDE, Chief of the earthworks division, No.3 section of the Northern Road project in Cote d'Ivoire 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MAYIF TCHABANA, Chief translator and chief of pavement division, No.3 section of the Northern Road project in Cote d'Ivoire STORYLINE: The Northern Road project in Cote d'Ivoire is being constructed by China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC). Stretching approximately 228 kilometers, the road starts from Cote d'Ivoire's Odienne in the south and goes straight north to the border of Guinea and Mali. After completion, the Northern Road will become one of the country's tra

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Chinese engineer contributes to improving infrastructure in Nauru

STORY: Chinese engineer contributes to improving infrastructure in Nauru SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Yaren CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese engineer working 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG YU, Construction engineer with CHEC (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd) 3. various of the port STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): DENG YU, Construction engineer with CHEC (China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd) "My name is Deng Yu. I am 26 years old. I am a construction engineer. In 2022, I came to Nauru to join the redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor. The redevelopment project of Aiwo Harbor, has not only helped improve local infrastructure in Nauru, provided jobs, trained professional and technical personnel, promoted local economic and social development, but also promoted advanced Chinese technology, equipment, construction management. When I first came here, the new port had not yet been put into use, and Nauru's imports had to rely on s

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TANZANIA-LINDI-CHINESE COMPANY-FISHING HARBOR

(240420) -- LINDI, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows workers operating at the construction site of Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor in Kilwa Masoko in Lindi, Tanzania. The construction of the harbor in Kilwa Masoko on the Indian Ocean coastline in the Lindi region has reached 42 percent. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company, and has helped more than 400 local people get jobs, according to Tanzania Ports Authority. The harbor will be completed in 2025, boosting the country's fish catches in deep seas. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

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TANZANIA-LINDI-CHINESE COMPANY-FISHING HARBOR

(240420) -- LINDI, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows workers operating at the construction site of Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor in Kilwa Masoko in Lindi, Tanzania. The construction of the harbor in Kilwa Masoko on the Indian Ocean coastline in the Lindi region has reached 42 percent. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company, and has helped more than 400 local people get jobs, according to Tanzania Ports Authority. The harbor will be completed in 2025, boosting the country's fish catches in deep seas. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

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TANZANIA-LINDI-CHINESE COMPANY-FISHING HARBOR

(240420) -- LINDI, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor in Kilwa Masoko in Lindi, Tanzania. The construction of the harbor in Kilwa Masoko on the Indian Ocean coastline in the Lindi region has reached 42 percent. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company, and has helped more than 400 local people get jobs, according to Tanzania Ports Authority. The harbor will be completed in 2025, boosting the country's fish catches in deep seas. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

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TANZANIA-LINDI-CHINESE COMPANY-FISHING HARBOR

(240420) -- LINDI, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 16, 2024 shows workers operating at the construction site of Tanzania's first-ever fishing harbor in Kilwa Masoko in Lindi, Tanzania. The construction of the harbor in Kilwa Masoko on the Indian Ocean coastline in the Lindi region has reached 42 percent. The project is being built by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), a leading Chinese construction company, and has helped more than 400 local people get jobs, according to Tanzania Ports Authority. The harbor will be completed in 2025, boosting the country's fish catches in deep seas. (Xinhua/Hua Hongli)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows a view of the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-LEKKI PORT

(240312) -- LAGOS, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A container truck waits to be loaded at the Lekki port in Lagos, Nigeria, March 1, 2024. The Lekki port is a commercial cooperation project between China, France and Nigeria. Constructed by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC), it stands as Nigeria's first deep seaport and one of the largest in West Africa. The construction, initiated in June 2020, was completed in October 2022. The port began commercial operations in April 2023, with a design capacity to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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From Bruce Lee fan to Chinese firm employee: A Malian's story

STORY: From Bruce Lee fan to Chinese company employee: Malian man's connection with China SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:33 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Idriss Sanogo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): IDRISS SANOGO, Employee of CHEC 3. various of Idriss Sanogo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): IDRISS SANOGO, Employee of CHEC 5. various of Idriss Sanogo 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): IDRISS SANOGO, Employee of CHEC STORYLINE: Idriss Sanogo from Mali was a big fan of Bruce Lee and dreamed that one day he could go to China. This is where his connection with the Asian country began. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): IDRISS SANOGO, Employee of CHEC "When I was a kid, there were no cellphones, and the internet was not widely used. In our village, TV was a very rare item. All the children would gather at one of the houses after school to watch TV. The most often shown on TV were Chinese movies, especially those starring Bruce Lee. It was then that I found that I had a special interest in C

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240113) -- BEIJING, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cargo ship is seen at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Jan. 11, 2024. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cargo ship is seen at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Jan. 11, 2024. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows vehicles transferring containers at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cargo ship is seen at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Jan. 10, 2024. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows vehicles at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 11, 2024 shows a view of a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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COTE D'IVOIRE-ABIDJAN-ABIDJAN PORT-EXPANSION PROJECT

(240112) -- ABIDJAN, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Employees work at a wharf of the expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, on Jan. 11, 2024. The expansion project of the Abidjan Port in Cote d'Ivoire, undertaken by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), started construction in 2015 and was put into use in 2020. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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EGYPT-ALEXANDRIA-CONTAINER TERMINAL-OPERATION (CN)

(240111) -- ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese cargo ship "Zhong Gu Ji Lin" docks at Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in Alexandria, Egypt, Jan. 9, 2024. The China-constructed Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria has started operation. The terminal's construction has been carried out by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) since March 2021. (Photo by Xu Gang/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-ALEXANDRIA-CONTAINER TERMINAL-OPERATION (CN)

(240111) -- ALEXANDRIA, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese cargo ship "Zhong Gu Ji Lin" docks at Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in Alexandria, Egypt, Jan. 9, 2024. The China-constructed Abu Qir Marine Port Container Terminal in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria has started operation. The terminal's construction has been carried out by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) since March 2021. (Photo by Xu Gang/Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the first-phase of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Nigerian engineers check the construction quality of a toll gate for the first phase of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria, Sept. 20, 2023. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers build a toll gate for the first phase of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria, Sept. 20, 2023. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-KEFFI ROAD-CONSTRUCTION

(230925) -- ABUJA, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Sept. 20, 2023 shows a view of the Keffi Road project in Nigeria. The Keffi Road project, contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC), comprised the construction of the Abuja-Keffi expressway and dualization of Keffi-Akwanga-Lafia-Makurdi road in central Nigeria. Started in 2019 and completed this year, the project is facilitating local economic activities along with job opportunities and road-construction expertise. (Xinhua/Dong Jianghui)

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Chinese company upgrades Tanzanian port, promoting local economy

STORY: Chinese company upgrades Tanzanian port, promoting local economy DATELINE: Aug. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Tanga port STORYLINE: A new chapter has been introduced to the Tanga port operated under the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) thanks to the renovation of the port by the China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) since 2019. CHEC is now working on the upgrading of the container yard before handing over the whole project to TPA soon. Kiyungi Shangali, a Tanzanian engineer who joined the Chinese company in 2021, said that the project is a great opportunity for Tanga, and even beyond. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KIYUNGI SHANGALI, Site engineer for CHEC "I think this is a great opportunity for the development and mainly the development of the people in Tanga by providing opportunities for employment and business. This kind of port is a great opportunity not only for Tanga, but for the whole northern zone itself. It will h

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China-built projects hailed by Solomon Islanders

STORY: China-built projects hailed by Solomon Islanders DATELINE: July 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Solomon Islands 2. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TERRRY ALE, Local engineer 4. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Pijin & English): TONY TOLO, Local worker 6. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TERRRY ALE, Local engineer 8. various of a university building under construction 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): BETTY TEMASI, CHEC's local employee 10. various of China-built infrastructure projects in the Solomon Islands 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MANASSEH SOGAVARE, Solomon Islands Prime Minister 12. various of the 2023 Pacific Games Stadium Project STORYLINE: Infrastructure development is picking up pace in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. Many locals are expressing their gratitude, saying they have significantly benefited

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Nigeria's first deep seaport put into operation

STORY: Nigeria's first deep seaport put into operation DATELINE: Jan 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lekki Deep Sea Port 2. various of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the inauguration ceremony 3. various of Lekki Deep Sea Port STORYLINE: Lekki Deep Sea Port, the first of its kind in Nigeria, was put into operation on Monday. At the inauguration ceremony, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said the new maritime facility opens a new vista of economic development for the African country. The port, one of the biggest in West Africa, was constructed by China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC). The construction of the port commenced in June 2020 and was completed in October 2022. It is designed to handle 1.2 million standard containers annually. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as biometric scanners and facial recognition systems, the port is expected to improve security and efficiency, and streamline the clearance of cargo

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Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana's economic growth: Ghanaian president

STORY: Chinese-built port projects to spur Ghana's economic growth: Ghanaian president DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of port expansion projects 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President 3. shots of Chinese contractors 4. various shots of port expansion projects STORYLINE: Ghana's president said Thursday that the construction of two port projects by a Chinese company, as part of Ghana's port expansion program, will spur economic growth in the country. A ceremony was held for kicking off the construction of an oil and gas services terminal as well as a floating dry dock and ship maintenance facility contracted by the China Harbor Engineering Company (CHEC) at the port city Takoradi. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said that the Ghanaian government is determined to position the port as a major economic growth pole. SOUNDBITE (English): NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, Ghanaian President "The construction of the m

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, speaks at the handing over ceremony of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2022. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, speaks at the handing over ceremony of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria, Oct. 31, 2022. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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NIGERIA-LAGOS-CHINA-CHEC-DEEP SEA PORT

(221101) -- LAGOS, Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 31, 2022 shows a view of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, Nigeria. China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. (Xinhua/Guo Jun)

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Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port

STORY: Chinese company hands over Nigeria's first deep sea port DATELINE: Nov. 2, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:15 LOCATION: LAGOS, Nigeria CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of handing-over ceremony 2. various of Cui Jianchun 3. various of deep sea port 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU, Governor of Lagos State 5. various of deep sea port STORYLINE: China Harbor Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) on Monday handed over Nigeria's first deep sea port to the government after the completion of the huge maritime project in the country's economic hub city of Lagos. At the handing-over ceremony, Cui Jianchun, Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, said as a commercial project of tripartite cooperation between China, France and Nigeria, Lekki port is of great significance for promoting the Belt and Road cooperation in Africa. Constructed by the CHEC, the Lekki Deep Sea Port is the largest seaport in Nigeria, and one of the biggest in West Africa. The construction of the port commenced in June 2020, and is designed to hand