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CPEC hydropower project's 1st unit starts wet testing in NW Pakistan

STORY: CPEC hydropower project's 1st unit starts wet testing in NW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the wet testing ceremony 2. various of the Suki Kinari Hydropower project 3. various of the wet testing ceremony STORYLINE: The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday. It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and is one big step closer to operation and power generation. Cheng Dan, general manager of China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Company Ltd., which invests in and implements the project, told Xinhua that the first unit successfully passed a series of tests after starting up with a smoothly running state, and met the design requirements. He said that the unit will pass through dozens of tests

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PAKISTAN-MANSEHRA-SUKI KINARI-HYDROPOWER PROJECT-WET TESTING

(240616) -- MANSEHRA, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and Pakistani engineers celebrate the starting of first unit wet testing of Suki Kinari Hydropower Project in Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, June 16, 2024. The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday. It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and one big step closer to operation and power generation. (China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PAKISTAN-MANSEHRA-SUKI KINARI-HYDROPOWER PROJECT-WET TESTING

(240616) -- MANSEHRA, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese and Pakistani engineers celebrate the starting of first unit wet testing of Suki Kinari Hydropower Project in Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, June 16, 2024. The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday. It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and one big step closer to operation and power generation. (China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PAKISTAN-MANSEHRA-SUKI KINARI-HYDROPOWER PROJECT-WET TESTING

(240616) -- MANSEHRA, June 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Engineers work at Suki Kinari Hydropower Project in Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, June 16, 2024. The first unit of the China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan was started up and formally entered the wet testing phase on Sunday. It marks that the project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) stepped into the final sprint stage and one big step closer to operation and power generation. (China Energy Construction Overseas Investment Co., Ltd./Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region

STORY: Motorway under CPEC cooperation contributes to development in Pakistan's remote region SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MASROOR, Chief patrol officer of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 4. various of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMAL NASIR SHAH, Resident near the motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This Multan-Sukkur Motorway (M5), part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), built by the Chinese company, has not just provided state-of-the-art transportation facility, but in fact contributed to the socio-economic development of the area. Like all other CPEC projects, it is providing jobs as well as business opportunities to the people of the surrounding area, which is quite an underdeveloped part of Pakista

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Hydropower project under CPEC generates clean-green energy

STORY: Hydropower project under CPEC generates clean-green energy SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:01 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (Urdu): JAFAR KAZMI, Site engineer at the dam 3. various of the dam STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now, I am present at the dam of the Suki Kinari (SK) Hydropower Project, located on Kunar River in Western Himalayas in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. This is the biggest hydropower project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. This is the first hydropower project which has used a rockfill dam. It's a very cost-effective technology as it consumes very less cost on the construction." SOUNDBITE (Urdu): JAFAR KAZMI, Site engineer at the dam "In a concrete dam, due to stages and steps, the water stoppers have to be put, which generally create seepage. However, the rockfill dam is better than con

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China-aided airport in Pakistan's Gwadar port city starts flight test

STORY: China-aided airport in Pakistan's Gwadar port city starts flight test SHOOTING TIME: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the New Gwadar International Airport 2. various of the flight test STORYLINE: The China-aided New Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan has started carrying out a five-day flight test from Tuesday, marking that the project is about to enter the final sprint stage, the airport's project management team said. Ding Kan, head of the project management team, told Xinhua that the flight test work of the airport, being built under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and located in the southwest port city of Gwadar, is organized and implemented by Pakistan's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The main purpose of the activity is to check the standardization and safety of the project's navigation facilities, navigational aids, flight procedures and road surface performance, he said, adding that th

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CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade

STORY: CPEC facilitates, boosts regional connectivity via TIR trade SHOOTING DATE: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of TIR 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, General manager of analytics, NLC 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NASIR ZIA, Chief operations officer, NLC STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is facilitating and boosting trade and connectivity in Pakistan and the surrounding region via the TIR system of trade. Experts shared their thoughts with Xinhua's Ali Jaswal at a freight station at Pakistan's National Logistics Corporation (NLC). STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "This trade activity under the ambit of global transit system TIR demonstrates how (the) CPEC has enhanced regional trade and connectivity while promoting the core values of the BRI - that is, shared prosperity and win-win cooperation." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHMED KHAN, Gener

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Pakistani senior official applauds development of Gwadar Port under CPEC

STORY: Pakistani senior official applauds development of Gwadar Port under CPEC SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gwadar 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives "I would say that Gwadar is a very important and strategic port in this region. I think China has shown its remarkable contribution in the development of different regions of Pakistan, including Gwadar under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). And in Gwadar, we have seen that China has not only developed the port facility but also has contributed towards socio-economic development of the people. China has set up state-of-the-art modern hospital for the people of Gwadar, who have as good facilities in that hospital as big cities like Karachi or Lahore. Similarly, i

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A glimpse of Pakistan's motorway with weigh-in-motion mechanism

STORY: A glimpse of Pakistan's motorway with weigh-in-motion mechanism SHOOTING TIME: May 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway 3. various of the motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now, I am standing on Sukkur-Multan Motorway, an important transportation project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Where I am standing right now is a very special place as it has a weigh-in-motion mechanism over here. This patch automatically calculates the weight of the vehicle once it passes through it. This technology has been used for the first time in Pakistan." SOUNDBITE (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project director of the Sukkur-Multan Motorway "This point is a dynamic scale. We call it weigh-in-motion. The vehicle's plate number will be checked at this point. And you s

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China's remarkable economic transformation offers new opportunities for global growth: experts

STORY: China's remarkable economic transformation offers new opportunities for global growth: experts SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar "Transformation of China's Economy to Quality Growth Model: Opportunities for Pakistan" 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JALIL ABBAS JILANI, Former Pakistani Foreign Minister 3. various of views in China 4. various of projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) STORYLINE: At a seminar held in Islamabad, Pakistan on Wednesday, experts said China's remarkable economic and social transformation over the past few decades has offered new opportunities for global growth. The seminar was titled "Transformation of China's Economy to Quality Growth Model: Opportunities for Pakistan." Talking to Xinhua on the sidelines of the event, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani said China sets an example of rapid modernization with valuable lessons for countries like P

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Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend

STORY: Pakistani president lauds China as most trustworthy friend SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari said Wednesday that China is the most trustworthy friend, and his country looks forward to further cooperation with China in various fields. Pakistan will continue to firmly support China in safeguarding its core interests, and advance the construction of the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor (CPEC), Zardari noted when meeting with Luo Zhaohui, head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency. Talking about the recent terrorist attack on the Dasu Hydropower Station, Zardari expressed condolences to the victims and their families on behalf of the Pakistani people, adding that his country promised to take resolute measures to bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible and never allow terrorists to undermine the friendship betw

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CPEC hydropower station starts impoundment in NW Pakistan

STORY: CPEC hydropower station starts impoundment in NW Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interior of hydropower station 2. various of the exterior of hydropower station STORYLINE: The China-built Suki Kinari Hydropower station in northwest Pakistan started impoundment on Wednesday. The successful start will lay a solid foundation for the project's operation on schedule under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Located in the Mansehra district of the South Asian country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the 884-megawatt hydropower project was invested and constructed by the Overseas Investment Company of China Gezhouba Group. Noting the impoundment as a milestone, He Xiongfei, chairman and general manager of the Hydropower plant, said that the overall construction progress of the project has exceeded 98 percent. The dam body filling, diversion tunnel lining, pressure steel lining install

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Pakistani expat explores UHV transmission project in E China

STORY: Pakistani expat explores UHV transmission project in E China SHOOTING DATE: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: SUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Yulan visiting the project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULAN, Student of Silk Road School of Renmin University of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHU HAIFENG, Senior engineer of the State Grid Corporation of Suzhou STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YULAN, Student of Silk Road School of Renmin University of China "This is a video my friend sent me while taking the Lahore Orange Line Metro. Owing to the consistent energy supply under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) energy projects, the metro line is able to run efficiently across the city of Lahore. But what many Chinese people are not aware of is that in the past Pakistan has been facing power shortages with power outages occurring every summer. In September of 2021, Pakistan's first high-voltage direct current transmission project, the ±6

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Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project

STORY: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 2, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of OLMT 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. various of OLMT 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OKASHA, Electrical engineer at OLMT 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HASEEB AHMED JANJUA, Operations planning manager at OLMT 6. various of OLMT STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "The Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) in Pakistan's eastern Lahore city was built under the CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) framework, and is now being jointly operated by the Pakistani and Chinese companies. This project, which is benefiting the general masses a lot, is following all the internationally recognized safety protocols and procedures. Moreover, the Pakistani staff has now been very trained by the Chinese company to operate, maintain, and manage the project independently." Okasha, a 24-ye

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Pakistan-China ties stabilizer in constantly changing world: Pakistani president

STORY: Pakistan-China ties stabilizer in constantly changing world: Pakistani president SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 7, 2024/file DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistan 2. various of the interview 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 4. various of the interview 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 6. various of the CPEC projects (file) 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President STORYLINE: Pakistan-China friendship is rooted in the people, and the spirit of peace and cooperation demonstrated by the iron-clad bilateral relations provides a stabilizing force in the changing world, Pakistani President Arif Alvi has said. The two countries always support each other's efforts to safeguard their respective core interests, and their deepening bond serves as a good example for the world, said the president in a recent interview with Chinese media. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani Presid

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) arrives at a station in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 2, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) runs on the track in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 2, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows an Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) running on the track in Lahore, Pakistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Orange Line Metro Trains (OLMT) are seen in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese and a Pakistani employee check an Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) for maintenance in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Pakistani employees check an Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) for maintenance in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 1, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-CHINA-CPEC FRAMEWORK-ORANGE LINE METRO TRAIN

(240207) -- LAHORE, Feb. 7, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are seen on an Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) in Lahore, Pakistan, Feb. 2, 2024. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan-China cooperation provides stable, safe operation of CPEC project" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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CPEC exhibition tells story of shared prosperity, development

STORY: CPEC exhibition tells story of shared prosperity, development SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOHAMMAD SYRUS SAJJAD QAZI, Pakistani Foreign Secretary 3. various of Gwadar Port in Pakistan (file) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOIN UL HAQUE, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China 5. various of infrastructure projects in Pakistan (file) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG HUIHUA, General manager of the Pakistani branch of a Chinese energy company 7. various of the exhibition 8. various of Gwadar Port in Pakistan (file) STORYLINE: An exhibition on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was inaugurated Saturday by officials from the two countries at the library of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. The exhibition collects a wealth of pictures and books, showcasing achievements made over the past decade under the CPEC in infrastructure, energy, and other

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Pakistani, Chinese media could contribute to CPEC construction: Pakistani minister

STORY: Pakistani, Chinese media could contribute to CPEC construction: Pakistani minister SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 21, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting 3. various of the forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Chairman of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee STORYLINE: Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi urged Pakistani and Chinese media to disseminate accurate and unbiased narratives to contribute to the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He made the remarks Wednesday while addressing a media forum in Islamabad. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistani Minister for Information and Broadcasting "CPEC came at an opportune time for Pakistan, instilling hope, confidence and faith in the people of Pakistan about the future. Your (media) crucial ro

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Pakistan exports first shipment of red chilies to China in CPEC agriculture cooperation

STORY: Pakistan exports first shipment of red chilies to China in CPEC agriculture cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: KARACHI, Pakistan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GOHAR EJAZ, Pakistani caretaker Minister for Commerce 3. various of the red chilies fields 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHENG XIAOHUI, Project manager at China's Sichuan Litong Food Group STORYLINE: Pakistan has made its first shipment of dry red chilies to China as part of enhanced agricultural cooperation between the two countries under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). To mark the event, a grand ceremony was held on Tuesday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi in southern Sindh province, attended by officials, experts, and business people, among others, from both Pakistan and China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GOHAR EJAZ, Pakistani caretaker Minister for Commerce "I believe that we must invite and employ new technology, hybrid

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PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-TIR-CPEC

(231218) -- RAWALPINDI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A vehicle with TIR sign leaves Pakistan's state-owned National Logistics Corporation (NLC) in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Oct. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan's economic activity lifted with TIR trade facilitated by CPEC" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-TIR-CPEC

(231218) -- RAWALPINDI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles with TIR signs leave Pakistan's state-owned National Logistics Corporation (NLC) terminal in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Oct. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan's economic activity lifted with TIR trade facilitated by CPEC" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-TIR-CPEC

(231218) -- RAWALPINDI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles with TIR signs prepare to leave Pakistan's state-owned National Logistics Corporation (NLC) terminal in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Oct. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan's economic activity lifted with TIR trade facilitated by CPEC" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-TIR-CPEC

(231218) -- RAWALPINDI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Drivers stand by their vehicles with TIR signs at Pakistan's state-owned National Logistics Corporation (NLC) terminal in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Oct. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan's economic activity lifted with TIR trade facilitated by CPEC" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-RAWALPINDI-TIR-CPEC

(231218) -- RAWALPINDI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles with TIR signs are seen on a road in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Oct. 10, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Pakistan's economic activity lifted with TIR trade facilitated by CPEC" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC

(231213) -- GWADAR, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows a view of the Gwadar port in southwest Pakistan's Gwadar. TO GO WITH "Feature: Projects supported by China catalyze transformation in Pakistan's Gwadar" (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC

(231213) -- GWADAR, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows a view of the Gwadar port in southwest Pakistan's Gwadar. TO GO WITH "Feature: Projects supported by China catalyze transformation in Pakistan's Gwadar" (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC

(231213) -- GWADAR, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows a view of the Gwadar port in southwest Pakistan's Gwadar. TO GO WITH "Feature: Projects supported by China catalyze transformation in Pakistan's Gwadar" (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC

(231213) -- GWADAR, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 4, 2023 shows a staff member fetching desalinated water at the China-donated seawater desalination plant in Gwadar, Pakistan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Projects supported by China catalyze transformation in Pakistan's Gwadar" (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC

(231213) -- GWADAR, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo provided by the Gansu Construction Investment (Holdings) Group Co., Ltd. shows a view of the Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar, Pakistan, Nov. 6. 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Projects supported by China catalyze transformation in Pakistan's Gwadar" (Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-GWADAR-CPEC-CHINA-AIDED PROJECTS-INAUGURATION

(231206) -- GWADAR, Dec. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar (2nd R, front) and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong (1st R, front) attend the inauguration ceremony of the China-aided desalination project and upgrade of the Pak-China Friendship Hospital in Gwadar, Pakistan, Dec. 4, 2023. The China-donated seawater desalination plant will resolve the water shortage in Gwadar district of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, which has been the biggest problem in the area for many years, Pakistani Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has said. (Xinhua/Tang Binhui)

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CPEC hydropower project benefits socio-economic development in Pakistan

STORY: CPEC hydropower project benefits socio-economic development in Pakistan SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALI ADNAN, Engineer with Suki Kinari Hydropower project 3. various of the construction site of Suki Kinari Hydropower project 4. various of flood-hit areas in Pakistan in 2022 STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now I am present at the switchyard area of the Suki Kinari Hydropower project located on Kunar River in western Himalayas in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. This is the biggest hydropower project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. Suki Kinari, like all other CPEC projects, pays a lot of emphasis on corporate social responsibility and the socio-economic development of the local area." The hydropower project, implemented by China Gezhouba Group Corporation (

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China's win-win model strengthens collaboration: Pakistani expert

STORY: China's win-win model strengthens collaboration: Pakistani expert SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC infrastructures 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship 4. various of city views in China 5. various of the CIIE STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert has spoken positively about China's promotion of win-win cooperation SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HUMA BAQAI, Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship "China is willing to collaborate, engage, cooperate, mediate for progress, growth, development. I think China projects win-win models to states, and it's not just Asia-Pacific. I think China is way beyond the Asia-Pacific. China has now consistently, at least for the last 10 plus years, has talked about development, growth, progres

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BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials

STORY: BRI paves way for global development, cooperation and inclusiveness: Pakistani officials SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI and CPEC projects 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Minister for Information and Broadcasting 4. various of BRI and CPEC projects 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUSHAHID HUSSAIN SYED, Senator and chairman of the Pakistani Senate's Defense Committee STORYLINE: The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has paved the way for global economic development, win-win cooperation, and inclusiveness, said Pakistani officials. The officials made the remarks at a seminar here on Monday. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of BRI, proved to be a real game changer for Pakistan, and a clear demonstration proj

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Employees of CPEC power project receive training in China

STORY: Employees of CPEC power project receive training in China DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Matiari-Lahore high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMAD TALHA, Supervisor of Matiari convertor station 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU HAO, Member of first O&M team of Matiari-Lahore HVDC from State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) ShanDong Company 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUHAMMAD TALHA, Supervisor of Matiari convertor station STORYLINE: Eleven employees from the Matiari-Lahore transmission project, a project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), are receiving technical training in China. The training is being held at State Grid of China Technology College (SGTC) in Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province from Oct. 16 to Nov. 17. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUHAMMAD TALHA, Supervisor of Matiari convertor station "I'm really happy to be here in China with my team for our tr

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China introduces cutting-edge transmission project to Pakistan under CPEC

STORY: China introduces cutting-edge transmission project to Pakistan under CPEC DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the transmission project 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. various of the transmission project 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZUBAIR TUFAIL, Team supervisor of operations at Lahore converter station 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI SHOUJIN, Former supervisor of operations at Lahore converter station STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "Right now I am present at ±660kV Matiari-Lahore HVDC (high-voltage direct current) transmission project, the only transmission project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. And besides me is the converter transformer and thyristor valve hall. This technology is being used for the first time in Pakistan, was invented and developed in China, and is being introduced in Pakistan by the Chinese company along with the complete intellectual pro

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CPEC brings hope, promise to the province I represent: Pakistani caretaker PM

STORY: CPEC brings hope, promise to the province I represent: Pakistani caretaker PM DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC projects 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANWAR-UL-HAQ KAKAR, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister 3. various of a village in China 4. various of agriculture in Pakistan STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Pakistan's caretaker PM Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed support for the BRI in an interview with Xinhua SOUNDBITE (English): ANWAR-UL-HAQ KAKAR, Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister "Pakistan has a very deep appreciation and support of Belt and Road Initiative. We are trying to not just learn from the Chinese experience, but to receive that kind of strength and support also, which brings Pakistani economy into a viable economy. There is a deep appreciation across different sections of the society from the Pakistani side on the Belt and Road Initiative. And we do

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Sukkur-Multan Motorway under CPEC enhances connectivity in Pakistan

STORY: Sukkur-Multan Motorway under CPEC enhances connectivity in Pakistan DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sukkur-Multan Motorway 2. STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): RAHEEL, Resident of Multan, Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Urdu/English): ATHAR ZIA, Resident of Karachi, Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Urdu): RIZWANA ATHAR, Resident of Karachi, Pakistan 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KASHIF NAWAZ, Project Director of Sukkur-Multan Motorway STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter "At the moment, I am present on Multan-Sukkur Motorway, (also known as) M-5, an important transportation project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. This state-of-the-art BRI (Belt and Road Initiative) project has a significant role in terms of enhancing connectivity in the country. It is 392 km long and it goes along the eastern bank of River Indus. It connects the southern (part of eastern) Punjab p

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CPEC to facilitate economic development in Pakistan through win-win cooperation: minister

STORY: CPEC to facilitate economic development in Pakistan through win-win cooperation: minister DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC-related footage 2. various of event of "CPEC and My Life" 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting STORYLINE: Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a journey towards economic growth of Pakistan, based on the ideals of peace, development, and win-win cooperation. Speaking at the event "CPEC and My Life" held in Islamabad, the minister also said that CPEC was launched as a game-changer project in Pakistan, and it changed the lives of millions of people in the country. SOUNDBITE (English): MURTAZA SOLANGI, Pakistan's caretaker minister for information and broadcasting "As the CPEC projects between China and Pakistan have focused on major infrastructure, more s

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Gwadar port under CPEC transformed from old wharf to modern port

STORY: Gwadar port under CPEC transformed from old wharf to modern port DATELINE: Oct. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Gwadar port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU BO, Chairman of China Overseas Ports Holding Company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MAJID ALI, Pakistani staff member of Gwadar Port 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YU BO, Chairman of China Overseas Ports Holding Company STORYLINE: Located in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan, the Gwadar port is the end point of a 3,000 km-long China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), an important project under the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over the years, the port has been transformed from an old wharf into a modern port, injecting more impetus into local development. Now, the Gwadar port can simultaneously dock two 50,000-ton ships, and effectively handle a variety of businesses, including container handling, bulk cargo, as well as oil and liquefied gas operations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU

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CPEC offers new development model to global community: Pakistani expert

STORY: CPEC offers new development model to global community: Pakistani expert DATELINE: Oct. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gwadar port 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VAQAR AHMED, Joint executive director at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan STORYLINE: The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has fostered a new development model to the international community, said a Pakistani expert. The CPEC, launched in 2013, is a flagship project of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative. It's a corridor linking the Gwadar port in southwestern Pakistan with Kashgar in northwest China, which highlights energy, transport and industrial cooperation. SOUNDBITE (English): VAQAR AHMED, Joint executive director at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute, Pakistan "I think first and foremost, what we need to see is that CPEC has given a new development model to the global community basically. The Chinese government comes in, not just with

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Friendship of power grid employees of China-Pakistan project under BRI

STORY: Friendship of power gird employees of China-Pakistan project under BRI DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of projects of the CPEC 2. various of Zhao Hang working 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO HANG, Employee of State Grid Shandong Electric Extrahigh Voltage Company 4. various of Zhao Hang and the painting of his family portrait 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO HANG, Employee of State Grid Shandong Electric Extrahigh Voltage Company 6. various of Zhao Hang having a video call with his apprentice 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MUHAMMAD ASHRAF,Operation Assistant Supervisor of Lahore Converter Station 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG JIAN, Operation Manager of Matiari Converter Station STORYLINE: A deep friendship has been formed between two employees of a China-Pakistan project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Zhao Hang, an employee of the State Grid Shandong Electric Extrahigh Voltage Company, was one of the first batch of

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Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM

STORY: Chinese companies under CPEC contribute to Pakistan's industrial promotion: Pakistani PM DATELINE: Aug. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif making remarks 2. various of an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies under the CPEC 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Prime Minister of Pakistan 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PANG CHUNXUE, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that the Chinese companies working under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) have contributed immensely towards Pakistan's industrial promotion in various walks of life. The prime minister made the remarks while addressing an award ceremony honoring the contribution of Chinese companies operating in Pakistan under the CPEC. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, P

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Economic corridor with China injects development vitality into Pakistan

STORY: Economic corridor with China injects development vitality into Pakistan DATELINE: Aug. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cooperation projects between China and Pakistan 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAMIR AHMED AWAN, Founding chair of Global Silk Route Research Alliance 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZUBAIR TUFAIL, Electrical engineer of Matiari-Lahore HVDC transmission project 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): AFTAB AHMED, Staff member of Thar Block-I Integrated Coal Mine Power Project 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): KHURRAM DASTGIR KHAN, Pakistan's Minister for Power 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): MOAAZ AWAN, Senior manager at China Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. 8. STANDUP 2 (English): ALI JASWAL, Xinhua reporter 9. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: It's been 10 years since the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched. STANDUP 1 (English): ALI JA