Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 6TH ARR. LUXEMBOURG GARDEN. STONE SCULPTURE OF PIERRE DE MARIUS STANDING ON THE RUINS OF CARTHAGE, BY NICOLAS VICTOR VILAIN (1818-1899) Photo by Michel Renaudeau/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 5TH ARR. THE GARDEN OF LUXEMBOURG AND IN THE BACKGROUND, THE SENATE. STATUE OF MARIUS STANDING, AT THE FOOT OF THE RUINS OF CARTHAGE (SCULPTOR NICOLAS VICTOR VILAIN) Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FIRST CHINESE SONG COMPETITION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FIRST CHINESE SONG COMPETITION

(240620) -- TUNIS, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A contestant participates in Tunisia's first Chinese song competition in Tunis, Tunisia, June 19, 2024. Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking operas during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FIRST CHINESE SONG COMPETITION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FIRST CHINESE SONG COMPETITION

(240620) -- TUNIS, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A contestant participates in Tunisia's first Chinese song competition in Tunis, Tunisia, June 19, 2024. Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking operas during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes

STORY: Tunisia's first Chinese song competition concludes SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:58 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ben Arous Youth Sports Center 2. various of the singing competition and Tai Chi performance 3. various of awarding ceremony STORYLINE: Seventeen Chinese language and music lovers from Tunisia on Wednesday participated in the final of the country's first Chinese song competition. The participants performed Chinese pop songs and Peking opera during the two-hour event hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Tunisia and organized by the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in the capital city of Tunis. Ilhem Motamri, a Chinese language teacher and an amateur singer, clinched the championship in the adult group with her performance of "Chess Piece." Motamri said she started teaching Chinese in 2004 and has been practicing singing Chinese songs since then. She believed that a Tunisian female singer proficient in Ch

China donates smart classroom to Tunisian university

STORY: China donates smart classroom to Tunisian university SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese ambassador to Tunisia and the president of Carthage University in Tunisia, unveiling the smart classroom 2. Demonstration of smart classroom function STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Tunisia donated a smart classroom, utilising Chinese technology and equipment to the University of Carthage on Tuesday. The Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li and the President of Carthage University in Tunis Nadia Mzoughi unveiled the smart classroom. This classroom uses equipment and technology from China's Huawei, which can conduct remote teaching through communication technology. After trying it out, teachers and students of this university said that this smart classroom has significantly enhanced teaching efficiency, alleviated teachers' burden, and facilitated learning for students. This marks the first smart classroom in

Chinese Culture Day held during Tunisia International Book Fair

STORY: Chinese Culture Day held during Tunisia International Book Fair SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Chinese Culture Day was held Wednesday at the ongoing 38th Tunis International Book Fair. The event drew students and teachers from the Confucius Institute at Carthage University and the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis. Also in attendance was the former Tunisian ambassador to China, alongside experts from Tunisian translation and publishing circles. Chinese songs and tea art performances attracted large audiences to the event. The Tunis International Book Fair kicked off on April 19 and is organized annually by the Tunisian Ministry of Culture. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-TUNIS INT'L BOOK FAIR-CHINESE CULTURE DAY

TUNISIA-TUNIS-TUNIS INT'L BOOK FAIR-CHINESE CULTURE DAY

(240425) -- TUNIS, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Teachers from the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunisia perform tea art during the Chinese Culture Day in occasion of the 38th Tunis International Book Fair in Tunis, Tunisia, April 24, 2024. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

UN Chinese Language Day celebrated in Tunisia

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

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

(240417) -- TUNIS, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A student shows her tie-dye work in the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 17, 2024. Tunisia on Wednesday celebrated this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, by holding a cultural event here in the capital city. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

(240417) -- TUNIS, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn inscription rubbing in the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 17, 2024. Tunisia on Wednesday celebrated this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, by holding a cultural event here in the capital city. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UN CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY

(240417) -- TUNIS, April 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Students learn tie-dye techniques in the Confucius Institute at Carthage University in Tunis, Tunisia, on April 17, 2024. Tunisia on Wednesday celebrated this year's United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, by holding a cultural event here in the capital city. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

(240208) -- TUNIS, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian students participate in a costumes show during a Spring Festival gala in Tunis, Tunisia, on Feb. 7, 2024. The Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage and the Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) jointly held a Spring Festival gala for Chinese and Tunisian students here on Wednesday. (Xinhua)

Tunisia holds Carthage Puppetry Arts Days

STORY: Tunisia holds Carthage Puppetry Arts Days SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Carthage Puppetry Arts Days STORYLINE: The fifth edition of the Carthage Puppetry Arts Days is being held in the Tunisian capital of Tunis. The eight-day event, which started Saturday, is expected to gather more than 100 puppeteers from 19 countries and regions to stage 55 shows, according to the official TAP news agency. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-PUPPETRY-FESTIVAL

TUNISIA-TUNIS-PUPPETRY-FESTIVAL

(240204) -- TUNIS, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A boy interacts with a person dressed in puppet costumes during the 5th Carthage Puppetry Arts Days in Tunis, Tunisia, on Feb. 3, 2024. The event is held here from Feb. 3 to 10. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-PUPPETRY-FESTIVAL

TUNISIA-TUNIS-PUPPETRY-FESTIVAL

(240204) -- TUNIS, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People view puppet show figures during the 5th Carthage Puppetry Arts Days in Tunis, Tunisia, on Feb. 3, 2024. The event is held here from Feb. 3 to 10. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

China-Tunisia joint archaeological excavation makes progress

STORY: China-Tunisia joint archaeological excavation makes progress SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Tunisian archaeologists exploring and talking 2. various of the archaeological site 3. various of archaeologists from China and Tunisia sorting out unearthed pottery fragments STORYLINE: China and Tunisia have carried out a joint archaeological excavation operation in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October. The team has finished the excavation work for about 500 square meters. According to the analysis of the unearthed items, the excavation site might have been a dyehouse in the ancient Roman period. The excavation site is located in the 12,000-square-meter forest area of Ben Arous province, which used to be a settlement site from the Carthage period to the ancient Roman period. The site was discovered and immediately protected during the construction of the China-ai

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(231203) -- TUNIS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take park in the 36th Tunis Carthage International Marathon in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(231203) -- TUNIS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take park in the 36th Tunis Carthage International Marathon in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(231203) -- TUNIS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take park in the 36th Tunis Carthage International Marathon in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(231203) -- TUNIS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take park in the 36th Tunis Carthage International Marathon in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(SP)TUNISIA-TUNIS-MARATHON

(231203) -- TUNIS, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants take park in the 36th Tunis Carthage International Marathon in Tunis, Tunisia, on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

China, Tunisia start joint archaeological excavation

STORY: China, Tunisia start joint archaeological excavation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:04 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese and Tunisian archaeologists exploring and talking 2. various of archaeological site 3. various of archaeologists from China and Tunisia sorting out unearthed pottery fragments STORYLINE: A joint archaeological excavation operation has been carried out in Tunisia's Ben Arous Forest archaeological site since the end of October, Yu Fei, head of the Chinese operation team, said on Thursday. Yu, who is from China's national archaeological research center under the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA), told Xinhua that the excavation site is located in the 12,000-square-meter forest area of Ben Arous province, which used to be a settlement site from the Carthage period to the ancient Roman period. The operation consists of three parts: regional systematic survey, exploration, and excavation. The first two st

Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university

STORY: Chinese medical experts provide free services in Tunisian university DATELINE: Oct. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute 2. various of the medical services STORYLINE: The acupuncturist division of the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Monday provided free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) services for teachers and students from the University of Carthage. During the services at the Confucius Institute of the university, Chinese doctors performed acupuncture or cupping treatments for those under different health conditions. This was the first time for many of the students to experience how the thin acupuncture needles work, and they were very curious about the Chinese doctors who quickly inserted needles into patients and made them feel better. The acupuncturists of the Chinese medical team in Tunisia have been working at Tunisia's Hospital Mongi Slim for decades, and it annually treats more than 10,000 pati

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UNIVERSITY-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UNIVERSITY-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

(231024) -- TUNIS, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor from the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Tunisia provides free acupuncture treatment for teachers and students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UNIVERSITY-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

TUNISIA-TUNIS-UNIVERSITY-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE SERVICES

(231024) -- TUNIS, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor from the 27th batch of the Chinese medical team to Tunisia provides free acupuncture treatment for teachers and students at the Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

(230810) -- TUNIS, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers from China's Ningxia Art Troupe perform during the 57th Carthage International Festival at the site of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 9, 2023. The 57th Carthage International Festival runs from July 14 to Aug. 19. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

(230810) -- TUNIS, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers from China's Ningxia Art Troupe perform during the 57th Carthage International Festival at the site of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 9, 2023. The 57th Carthage International Festival runs from July 14 to Aug. 19. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

(230810) -- TUNIS, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers from China's Ningxia Art Troupe perform during the 57th Carthage International Festival at the site of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 9, 2023. The 57th Carthage International Festival runs from July 14 to Aug. 19. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL-CHINA-ART TROUPE

(230810) -- TUNIS, Aug. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Acrobats from China's Ningxia Art Troupe perform during the 57th Carthage International Festival at the site of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 9, 2023. The 57th Carthage International Festival runs from July 14 to Aug. 19. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE-ART FESTIVAL

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE-ART FESTIVAL

(230809) -- TUNIS, Aug. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A band from Britain performs during the International Festival of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, Aug. 8, 2023. As one of the largest art festivals in Tunisia, the 57th International Festival of Carthage will last till Aug. 19. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(230601) -- TUNIS, June 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant takes part in the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition at the Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE BRIDGE-COMPETITION

(230601) -- TUNIS, June 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Contestants taking part in the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition pose for a group photo with guests at the Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia on May 31, 2023. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

3rd Carthage Contemporary Art Exhibition held in Tunisia

STORY: 3rd Carthage Contemporary Art Exhibition held in Tunisia DATELINE: May 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The 3rd Carthage Contemporary Art Exhibition is being held at the Exhibition Center of the Culture City in Tunis. The five-day exhibition, which will conclude on Tuesday, showcases the works of more than 150 artists from 23 countries and regions. The exhibits mainly include oil paintings, sculptures and other works. Tunisian organizers named Palestine as the country of honor for the exhibition to show their support for Palestinian causes. Several artists from Gaza and Ramallah exhibit 10 works, showing scenes of the hard work and life of the Palestinian people under difficult conditions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Tunisian president appoints new ambassador to Syria

STORY: Tunisian president appoints new ambassador to Syria DATELINE: April 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tunisian ambassador to Syria being sworn in 2. various of Tunisian President issuing appointment letter 3. various of group photo STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied has appointed Mohamed Mhadhbi as the country's new ambassador to Syria, according to a statement released by the presidency on Thursday. Saied presented his credentials to the new Tunisian ambassador to Syria during a ceremony held at the Carthage Palace in the capital Tunis. The Tunisian president met with visiting Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad last week as the two countries moved to resume diplomatic relations severed since February 2012, about one year after the outbreak of the Syrian civil war. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Tunisia hosts 4th Carthage Puppetry Arts Days

STORY: Tunisia hosts 4th Carthage Puppetry Arts Days DATELINE: March 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of festival 2. various of actor performing for children 3. various of the puppet showroom STORYLINE: The 4th Carthage Puppetry Arts Days is held in Tunisia from March 11 to 18. More than 100 performers from 15 countries and regions participated in the art festival. The theme of this art festival is "Puppets, Art and Life." Actors from Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, France, Italy, Germany and other countries and regions prepared 31 performances for the audience in the capital of Tunis and five other provinces. Senior performers from Europe and other countries will also give lectures on puppet-making and performance skills to Tunisian puppet lovers. The organizer also exhibits local Tunisian puppet masterpieces during the art festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Tunisia to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields: president

STORY: Tunisia to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields: president DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:50 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of archaeological site of Carthage in the suburb of Tunis 2. various of reception of Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li 3. various of Tunisian President Kais Saied accepting the credentials presented by Wan 4. various of Sino-Tunisian cooperation 5. various of the first China-Arab States Summit 6. various of cityscape in Tunis STORYLINE: Tunisian President Kais Saied said on Thursday that his country wishes to further strengthen cooperation with China in various fields. He made the remarks during his meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li, when Saied accepted the credentials of the newly appointed ambassador. Saied said that Tunisia attaches great importance to developing relations with China and appreciates China's long-term development assistance and valuable support. The first China-Arab States Summit has provided

Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Bookstore in Tunisia holds cultural event to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: An event to introduce customs about Chinese New Year was held at the Oriental Knowledge Bookstore in Tunisia on Friday. The event is part of the 13th Spring Festival Joint Exhibition of Chinese Books in Global Overseas Chinese Bookstores, which is being held in 85 physical bookstores in 27 countries and regions. Most of the participants were students majoring in Chinese from the Higher Language Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunisia. Through short video clips, prize-winning quizzes, writing Chinese "Fu" character, paper-cutting and other activities, the event allowed Tunisian students to experience the culture of the Chinese New Year. Elhaj Ahmed Khaled, the person in charge of the bookstore, said that he will cooperate with Chinese institutions and continue to work hard to promote Chinese cultu

Tunisia sees increase in tourist arrivals in 2022

STORY: Tunisia sees increase in tourist arrivals in 2022 DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ruins of the ancient city of Carthage 2. various of tourists in the town of Sidi Bou Said in Tunis STORYLINE: The number of inbound tourists to Tunisia will increase notably this year compared with last year, according to the latest data released by the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism. The ministry said that this year's tourist number will reach about 60 percent of that in 2019, which stood at 9.5 million. In order to attract more tourists, Tunisian tourism practitioners participated in more than 40 international tourism exhibitions this year to promote local cuisine, culture and natural resources. The ministry added that Tunisia's tourists come from surrounding countries like Algeria and Libya, as well as European countries such as France, Spain and the United Kingdom. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Japan's observer at polling station in Tunisia

Japan's observer at polling station in Tunisia

CARTHAGE, Tunisia - Kazuyuki Nakane (fore C), parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs and head of the Japanese observer mission, inspects a polling station near the Tunisian capital Tunis on Oct. 26, 2014. Tunisia's legislative elections were held the same day.

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CLINIC

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CLINIC

(221028) -- TUNIS, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor performs acupuncture treatment for a Tunisian student in Tunis, Tunisia on Oct. 27, 2022. The 26th batch of Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Thursday put on a free clinic here at the University of Carthage. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CLINIC

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-CLINIC

(221028) -- TUNIS, Oct. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese doctor performs acupuncture treatment for a Tunisian student in Tunis, Tunisia on Oct. 27, 2022. The 26th batch of Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Thursday put on a free clinic here at the University of Carthage. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

Chinese medical team to Tunisia holds free clinic at local university

STORY: Chinese medical team to Tunisia holds free clinic at local university DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS/MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the free clinics 2. various of Tunisian Tai Chi fans performing Tai Chi STORYLINE: The 26th batch of Chinese medical team to Tunisia on Thursday put on a free clinic at the University of Carthage in the capital Tunis. Acupuncturists from the medical team offered the clinic service, which was warmly welcomed by teachers and students. Many of them said that it was their first time trying acupuncture and they felt amazing. Fati Hosny, vice director of university's higher institute of language of Tunis, said that many Tunisians have received Chinese medical treatments during the event, including acupuncture and moxibustion, which greatly relieved their aches and pains. Xu Chuyang, head of the Chinese medical team, said that in ten months, his team has treated tens of thousands of patients in Tunisia, voicing hope th

CPC has a global, pragmatic perspective: Tunisian scholar

STORY: CPC has a global, pragmatic perspective: Tunisian scholar DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Professor Khaled Haj Ahmed 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KHALED HAJ AHMED, Director of Oriental Languages at ISLT of the University of Carthage STORYLINE: The most notable characteristic and also the most significant advantage of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is that it has a global perspective and is very pragmatic. That is according to Professor Khaled Haj Ahmed, director of Oriental Languages at the Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) at the University of Carthage in Tunis. The professor studied in China between 2007 and 2014, during which he gained a deep understanding of China in various aspects. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): KHALED HAJ AHMED, Director of Oriental Languages at ISLT of the University of Carthage "Since implementing the reform and opening-up policy, China has become stronger and stronger, overcoming one challenge after another. It h

Tunisia holds cultural event on perception of China

STORY: Tunisia holds cultural event on perception of China DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of the event STORYLINE: A cultural event on the perception of China was held Thursday in Tunis, Tunisia. Tunisia's Oriental Knowledge Publishing House organized an online meeting between local readers and Chinese writer Xing He, the author of "Beijing Kid," a science fiction which has been translated into Arabic by the publishing house. Students learning Chinese at the Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) at the University of Carthage, teachers from the Confucius Institute in Tunisia and local literature lovers and researchers participated in the event. Xing He and Khadija Meknassi, the translator of the Arabic version of "Beijing Kid," introduced the perception of Chinese culture and history in the process of writing and translation to the readers. The campaign focuses on new books translated and published in multiple languages, and invites o

Global Confucius Institute Day celebrated in Tunisia

STORY: Global Confucius Institute Day celebrated in Tunisia DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Confucius Institute at the University of Carthage 2. various of Tunisian students participating in Chinese culture activities STORYLINE: Tunisia's Confucius Institute on Tuesday celebrated Global Confucius Institute Day in Tunis, the country's capital. During the celebration ceremony, Director of Confucius Institute in Tunisia Ding Yang said that the day remains a perfect illustration of the splendor, the assets, and the uniqueness of the Chinese culture and civilization. "It is also a timely occasion for a true civilizational and human convergence between the Chinese people and the different peoples of the whole world," Ding added. Khaled Haj Ahmed, director of Oriental Languages at the Higher Institute of Languages (ISLT) at the University of Carthage in Tunis, told Xinhua that he gave great respect to this event, as it "helps bring us

TUNISIA-TUNIS-GLOBAL CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE DAY

TUNISIA-TUNIS-GLOBAL CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE DAY

(220927) -- TUNIS, Sept. 27, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian students paint masks of Peking Opera at the Confucius Institute of the University of Carthage in Tunis, Tunisia, on Sept. 27, 2022. Tunisia's Confucius Institute on Tuesday celebrated Global Confucius Institute Day here in Tunis. (Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

(220819) -- TUNIS, Aug. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian artists perform traditional Tunisian song and dance during the Carthage International Festival in Tunis, Tunisia, on Aug. 18, 2022. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

TUNISIA-TUNIS-CARTHAGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL

(220817) -- TUNIS, Aug. 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- An artist performs during the 56th Carthage International Festival in Tunis, Tunisia, on Aug. 16, 2022. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE

TUNISIA-TUNIS-FESTIVAL-PERFORMANCE

(220812) -- TUNIS, Aug. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian artist Zied Gharsa performs at the 56th Carthage International Festival in Tunis, Tunisia on Aug. 11, 2022. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)