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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers sort out cherry tomatoes in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A farmer takes care of plants of cherry tomatoes at a geenhouse in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers sort out cherry tomatoes in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers load newly harvested cherry tomatoes in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A farmer harvests pepino melons at a greenhouse in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers sort out pepino melons in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-WUZHONG-FACILITY AGRICULTURE (CN)

(240713) -- WUZHONG, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Farmers pack pepino melons in Tongxin County of Wuzhong, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, July 11, 2024. In recent years, Tongxin County, which is located in an arid region, has attached great importance to the development of facility agriculture. These facilities not only effectively guarantee the supply of agricultural products in the water-deficient county, but have also serve as an important catalyst to generating lucrative job opportunities for local farmers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhisen)

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Croatian expert hails China's development, modernization progress

STORY: Croatian expert hails China's development, modernization progress SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zagreb, Croatia's capital 2. various of Mladen Plese 3. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and expert on Asia STORYLINE: Mladen Plese, a Croatian political analyst and Asia expert, praised China's strides in development and modernization in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Croatian): MLADEN PLESE, Croatian political analyst and Asia expert "The modernization of China is evident at every turn. Simply visiting any major city in China shows architecture, transport, industry, and commerce on par with those found in major cities worldwide. Additionally, in its modernization efforts, China has taken significant steps to drastically reduce poverty levels, thereby raising the living standards of a vast number of people. Chinese modernization serves as a catalyst for developmen

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Zimbabwe's premier trade expo kicks off

STORY: Zimbabwe's premier trade expo kicks off SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: Zimbabwe's premier trade expo, the 64th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), kicked off Tuesday in the second-largest city of Bulawayo. Foreign exhibitors from 27 countries and regions, including about 40 exhibitors from China, are participating in the 64th edition of the trade fair. The ZITF is a major trade and investment platform that offers opportunities for local and international businesses to explore business partnerships. Running under the theme "Innovation: the catalyst to industrialization and trade," the expo will run until Saturday, with the first three days focusing on business exchanges. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. (XHTV)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path

(240406) -- XI'AN, April 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member prepares catalyst at a lab of Yulin Innovation Institute of Clean Energy in Yulin, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Feb. 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Zou Jingyi)

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman works at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a woman working on a piece of artwork at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women dance for visitors in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-GOREANGAB-WOMEN-EMPOWERING INITIATIVE-ART WORKSHOP

(240404) -- GOREANGAB, April 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman works at an art workshop in the Goreangab township, Windhoek, Namibia, on April 4, 2024. In the Goreangab township northwest of Namibia's capital, Windhoek, Victoria Ndilimeke applied wax and dye to the fabric at a workshop, creating colorful patterns. This batik work is part of a sought-after art collection produced by over 20 women at Penduka Trust, which is a women-empowering initiative to utilize art as a catalyst to help locals secure a better life. (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Namibian women empowered for better future through art initiative

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ZAMBIA-MPONGWE-BICYCLES

(240222) -- MPONGWE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women use bicycles as a means of transportation in Mpongwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, on Feb. 16, 2024. Over the years, bicycles have emerged as a catalyst for change, offering newfound independence, opportunities, and freedom to many women and girls in rural Zambia. (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Access to bicycles improves lives of women, girls in rural Zambia

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ZAMBIA-MPONGWE-BICYCLES

(240222) -- MPONGWE, Feb. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Women stand next to a bicycle laden with goods in Mpongwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia, on Feb. 16, 2024. Over the years, bicycles have emerged as a catalyst for change, offering newfound independence, opportunities, and freedom to many women and girls in rural Zambia. (Photo by Lillian Banda/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Access to bicycles improves lives of women, girls in rural Zambia

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China-Vietnam trade heating up as RCEP boosts freight train trips

STORY: China-Vietnam trade heating up as RCEP boosts freight train trips SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 1, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-Vietnam freight train service 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG HONGJUN, Business Manager, Guangxi Tiejie Logistics Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been a catalyst for the booming cross-border trade between China and Vietnam. As of Dec. 31, 2023, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has launched 382 China-Vietnam freight trains since the RCEP took effect in 2022. 205,400 tonnes of import and export goods were transported by China-Vietnam freight trains in the period, such as drinks, food, diesel engines and building materials. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HUANG HONGJUN, Business Manager, Guangxi Tiejie Logistics Co., Ltd. "Our goods have been regularly delivered via China-Vietnam freight train service, with 2-3 trains every week on average. Thi

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAIBEI-ETHANOL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT-TRIAL (CN)

(231229) -- HUAIBEI, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhongmin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to media about the research progress in upgrading the catalyst at Tanxin Technology Co., LTD. under the Huaibei Mining Group in Huaibei, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 28, 2023. The world's largest ethanol production equipment, with an annual output of 600,000 tonnes, went into trial on Thursday in Huaibei City, east China's Anhui Province. The equipment can convert coke oven gas into ethanol, which will massively increase the added value of coal and provide a feasible way for the low-carbon development of steel and petrochemical industries. Adopting the advanced technology jointly developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum (Group) Co., Ltd., the equipment was constructed by Tanxin Technology Co., LTD. under the Huaibei Mining Group. Ethanol is an excellent gasoline additive and a vital basic

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(EyesonSci)CHINA-ANHUI-HUAIBEI-ETHANOL PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT-TRIAL (CN)

(231229) -- HUAIBEI, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Zhongmin, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to media about the research progress in upgrading the catalyst at Tanxin Technology Co., LTD. under the Huaibei Mining Group in Huaibei, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 28, 2023. The world's largest ethanol production equipment, with an annual output of 600,000 tonnes, went into trial on Thursday in Huaibei City, east China's Anhui Province. The equipment can convert coke oven gas into ethanol, which will massively increase the added value of coal and provide a feasible way for the low-carbon development of steel and petrochemical industries. Adopting the advanced technology jointly developed by the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum (Group) Co., Ltd., the equipment was constructed by Tanxin Technology Co., LTD. under the Huaibei Mining Group. Ethanol is an excellent gasoline additive and a vital basic

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Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability

STORY: Namibia's Living Earth Expo promotes environmental protection, sustainability DATELINE: Oct. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:21 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHEYA GOTLIEB, Exhibitor STORYLINE: From exhibits of eco-friendly products and organic food to artistic items, the groundbreaking Living Earth Expo, held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Saturday, delved into promoting environmental protection and sustainability. The expo featured about 50 exhibitors showcasing a diverse array of community development projects, nurseries, art, health, second-hand goods, renewable energy, and greener solutions. Selma Nasheya, the expo organizer, said the one-day event brought together individuals, organizations and communities to foster connections, learn and collaborate on the building blocks of a sustainable future. Exhibitors saw the expo as a catalyst for change, empowering attendees to take meaningful action toward a sustainable future. SOUNDB

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Japan Mobility Show

Toyota Motor Corp.'s premium Lexus brand unveils its electric sedan LF-ZC (Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst) in a world premiere during a Japan Mobility Show press preview at Tokyo Big Sight event hall in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2023.

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China's contribution to Ghana's gas industry catalyzes economic development: official

STORY: China's contribution to Ghana's gas industry catalyzes economic development: official DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Ghana Oil and Gas Conference in Accra, the capital of Ghana 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VICTOR SUNU-ATTAH, General manager of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) STORYLINE: China has made significant contributions to Ghana's utilization of natural gas resources, which has acted as a catalyst for improved economic development, a Ghanaian energy official has said. Victor Sunu-Attah, general manager of the state-owned Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), made the remarks during the 2023 Ghana Oil and Gas Conference in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Tuesday. In an interview with Xinhua, Sunu-Attah commended China for its financial support and technical expertise in helping establish Ghana's first gas processing plant, Ghana Gas, located in the Western Region. This facility, along with associated

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U.S. hegemony in Africa a tool for exploitation: Zimbabwean politician

STORY: U.S. hegemony in Africa a tool for exploitation: Zimbabwean politician DATELINE: Sept. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats 3. various of Zimbabweans protesting against U.S. sanctions 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats STORYLINE: A Zimbabwean party leader says the U.S. hegemony in Africa has been a catalyst for instability in the region. The remarks are made by Linda Masarira, president of Labor, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD), who also says that the U.S. hegemony becomes a tool for exploiting the resources of African countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LINDA MASARIRA, President of Labor, Economists and African Democrats "They try to pretend as if they are on 'peacemaking missions' but we all know that during those 'peacemaking missions' that they are talking about, they are busy

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China-proposed BRI milestone in China-Africa partnership: Tanzanian official

STORY: China-proposed BRI milestone in China-Africa partnership: Tanzanian official DATELINE: Aug. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Dar es Salaam CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the symposium 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSSA AZZAN ZUNGU, Deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly STORYLINE: Mussa Azzan Zungu, the deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly, said the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been another milestone in the China-Africa partnership that complements the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). He made the remarks at an international symposium held in Tanzania's commercial hub of Dar es Salaam. SOUNDBITE (English): MUSSA AZZAN ZUNGU, Deputy speaker of Tanzania's National Assembly "Among the main five areas covered by the BRI is infrastructure connectivity. This makes the BRI particularly attractive as a catalyst for East African economic integration. In this regard, the East African countries are in a better position to grab all opportunities tha

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State Dinner Honoring Indian PM Modi - Washington

Hemant Taneja, managing director at General Catalyst, arrives to attend a state dinner in honor of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Biden and Modi announced a series of defense and commercial deals designed to improve military and economic ties between their nations during a state visit at the White House today. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish university cultivates talents in Chinese to boost China-Türkiye ties

STORY: Turkish university cultivates talents in Chinese to boost China-Türkiye ties DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish students taking a Chinese class 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): SEMIH AKTEKIN, Rector, Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University 3. various of Turkish students learning Chinese calligraphy 4. various of Turkish students taking a Chinese class STORYLINE: A Turkish university located in the country's tourist hotspot of Cappadocia is striving to act as a bridge to strengthen ties between China and Türkiye. The Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University inaugurated two years ago a Chinese language and literature department to cultivate young talents for the tourism and trade industries. Noting the Belt and Road Initiative as a catalyst in improving ties between China and Türkiye, Semih Aktekin, rector of the university said the graduates from his university could fill the need for qualified personnel in exchanges between the two countri

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Professor shows enzyme-producing bacteria

FUKUOKA, Japan - Kyushu University professor Seiji Ogo holds a phial containing enzyme-producing bacteria at the university in Fukuoka City on May 23, 2014. Ogo's research group, together with Nagoya University researchers, has developed a prototype of fuel cells using the enzyme produced by bacteria as a catalyst.

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Japanese team devises rhodium alloy

KYOTO, Japan - Kyoto University professor Hiroshi Kitagawa holds a piece of rhodium alloy he and his research team have produced using nanotechnology. The team hopes the alloy will serve as a less expensive alternative to natural rhodium, which is used as an exhaust gas-purifying catalyst but extremely costly as it is one of the rarest and most valuable precious metals.

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Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery

STORY: Kenya mulls agricultural transformation through technology for economic recovery DATELINE: Nov. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of opening of the twiga center 2. Various of Kenyan President inspecting the center business 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 4. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 6. Various of inspection of farmers exhibition STORYLINE: Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday said that the government will focus on agricultural transformation to drive the country's economic recovery at the opening ceremony of the Twiga Foods Distribution Centre in Ruiru, central Kenya. Twiga is a technology-driven company that connects farmers and retailers. Ruto said technology innovation will be the catalyst for this transformation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenyan President "We witnessed a pioneer in harnessing the convergence of transformative sect

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CPEC gives many dividends, benefits to Pakistan: official

STORY: CPEC gives many dividends, benefits to Pakistan: official DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of CPEC projects 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives 3. various of Islamabad STORYLINE: Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has given many dividends and benefits to Pakistan, especially the much-needed foreign direct investment to overcome its energy crisis. The minister made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled "CPEC: A Catalyst for the Economic Development of Pakistan" on Wednesday. The minister said that "from an energy-deficient to energy self-reliant country, the transition would not have been possible without CPEC investment." SOUNDBITE (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives "The two bottlenecks we

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Chinese scientists find potential in lunar soil to generate oxygen and fuel

STORY: Chinese scientists find potential in lunar soil to generate oxygen and fuel DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN SHENGWEI, Xinhua correspondentvarious of China's Chang'e-5SOUNDBITE (English): YAO YINGFANG, Professor with Nanjing Universityvarious of the lab in Nanjing University STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): CHEN SHENGWEI, Xinhua correspondent "Can you imagine living in a vacuum environment, for example, on the moon? You got one step closer now. A group of Chinese researchers have found that the lunar sample brought back by China's Chang'e-5 probe contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. So today, we paid a visit to Nanjing University in east China's Jiangsu Province and invited one of the finders to give us more details." SOUNDBITE (English): YAO YINGFANG, Professor with Nanjing University "In 2021, we received the Chang'e-5 lunar soil, and we used it as the catalyst

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Is U.S. a mediator or catalyst for the Russia-Ukraine conflict?

STORY: Is U.S. a mediator or catalyst for the Russia-Ukraine conflict? DATELINE: March 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:29 LOCATION: Islamabad/Havana/Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine 2. various of the United States 3. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space 4. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): ANTONIO RONDON, Political analyst in Cuba 5. SOUNDBITE (English): STEPHEN NDEGWA, Int'l relations lecturer, United States Int'l University (USIU-Africa) STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict grinds on, many analysts have been pondering over the root cause of the crisis. International relations experts say that long before the conflict began, the U.S. government's decision on NATO's eastward expansion is directly linked to the current crisis in Ukraine. SOUNDBITE (English): NAJMA MINHAS, Editor, Pakistani media outlet Global Village Space "You know, it's interesting, the role of the United States in this Ukraine-Russia crisis right now. When Gorbachev dissolved th

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2022 shows a souvenir shop in Jaca, Spain. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People look into the window of a ski equipment shop in Jaca, Spain, on Jan. 29, 2022. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2021 shows a site of the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Xiao Yazhuo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2021 shows Nicolas Durochat, director of the Chamonix Valley's tourist office, in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Xiao Yazhuo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People ski in Astun, Spain, on Jan. 29, 2022. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Meng Dingbo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2021 shows a site of the first Winter Olympic Games in 1924 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Xiao Yazhuo)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tram stop board showing Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, is seen in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2022. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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EUROPE-CHINA-WINTER SPORTS-COOPERATION-BOOMING

(220219) -- ROME, Feb. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A tram stop board showing Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot for the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games, is seen in Rome, Italy, on Feb. 16, 2022. Hosting the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has advanced the Chinese people's understanding of the allure of ice and snow, and the grand event has been a catalyst for a booming winter sports economy in China and beyond. The trend opens up a new avenue for Alpine countries and others in Europe, which boast a splendid history of snow culture, to reap mutual benefits from businesses with the Chinese market. TO GO WITH "World Insights: China's winter sports boom opens new avenue for China-Europe cooperation" (Xinhua/Jin Mamengni)

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MM Catalyst, an auxiliary catalyst device developed by Haiba Iron Works in collaboration with Nichidai Filter

Haiba Iron Works (Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture), in cooperation with Nichidai Filter (Ujitawara Town, Kyoto Prefecture), a stainless steel diffusion bonding (sintering) company, has developed an auxiliary catalytic converter "MM catalyst" that shortens the activation time of the main catalyst for exhaust gas purification by about 40%. The MM catalyst is manufactured by loading precious metals onto a structure made of sintered stainless steel wire mesh. Compared to the honeycomb structure that is commonly used in catalysts, the reaction space is more complex and the contact efficiency of exhaust gas is improved. Noboru Ishizawa, director of the technology department at Haiba Iron Works, said, "We will further refine our technology through repeated tests using actual machines (for practical use). On July 10, 2019, the head office of Haruba Ironworks in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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A Report from Minamata: Proof of Life

Jitsuko Tanaka, 18, an Minamata disease patient, was finally certified last December even though her disease started in 1955. The mercury used as a catalyst in the production process of acetaldehyde (a raw material for chemical products) at Chisso Corporation in Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture, was discharged into nature as factory effluent, which turned into organic mercury (methyl mercury). The main symptoms are sensory disturbance, nausea, and vomiting. The main symptoms are sensory disturbance, ataxia, narrowing of the visual field, hearing impairment, etc. In severe cases, the brain is affected, leading to death. In severe cases, it can affect the brain and lead to death. In addition, if a mother eats seafood contaminated with mercury during pregnancy, the fetus may develop Minamata disease. 　 In addition, if the mother eats seafood contaminated with mercury during pregnancy, fetal Minamata disease may develop. Date of shooting unknown, Date of release: March 10, 1972.

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Kyoto University team develops tritium absorbent

A bottle of tritium absorption catalyst developed by a Kyoto University team is shown on April 22, 2015. Using protonic manganese oxide with a spinel crystal structure, it is hoped tritium can be extracted from contaminated water at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FEATURE: Deaf hope for change, Tokyo Olympics seen as catalyst

Japanese students practice using American sign language during a course offered by Japanese ASL Signers Society, a nonprofit organization, on Aug. 19, 2015, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FEATURE: Deaf hope for change, Tokyo Olympics seen as catalyst

Peggy Prosser shares her experience as a deaf foreigner living in Japan on Aug. 30, 2015, during a study session on handicapped people in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cataler Corporation in Czech Republic

Factory of Japan's catalyst maker Cataler Corporation in Tyniste nad Orlici, Czech Republic, is completed and the production should start in April 2020, Savills company, the construction's consultant, told CTK on November 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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Cataler Corporation in Czech Republic

Factory of Japan's catalyst maker Cataler Corporation in Tyniste nad Orlici, Czech Republic, is completed and the production should start in April 2020, Savills company, the construction's consultant, told CTK on November 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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Cataler Corporation in Czech Republic

Factory of Japan's catalyst maker Cataler Corporation in Tyniste nad Orlici, Czech Republic, is completed and the production should start in April 2020, Savills company, the construction's consultant, told CTK on November 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)

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Cataler Corporation in Czech Republic

Factory of Japan's catalyst maker Cataler Corporation in Tyniste nad Orlici, Czech Republic, is completed and the production should start in April 2020, Savills company, the construction's consultant, told CTK on November 21, 2019. (CTK Photo/David Tanecek)