Former World Cable Wakeboard Champion eyes more opportunities in China

STORY: Former World Cable Wakeboard Champion eyes more opportunities in China DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALLY GRICE, Australian entrepreneur in Chinavarious of 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SALLY GRICE, Australian entrepreneur in China 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHRIS APPS, Sally's husband 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SALLY GRICE, Australian entrepreneur in China 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SALLY GRICE, Australian entrepreneur in China STORYLINE: Being a two-time World Cable Wakeboard Champion, Sally Grice launched her business in headwear manufacturing in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong in 2012. Having lived in China for over 10 years, she said she's confident in China's development and eyes more opportunities in this country. Growing up in Australia, Grice used to be a professional water skier and wakeboarder performing stunts in live-action shows. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SALLY GRICE, Australian entrepreneur in China

Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformations in past decade

STORY: Chinese dictionary buzzwords illustrate China's transformations in past decade DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of the dictionary STORYLINE: The Standard Dictionary of Contemporary Chinese, launched in 2004, recently released its fourth edition, which incorporates nearly 1,000 new buzzwords. Phrases such as "new normal," "free trade zone," "carbon neutrality," "cloud computing" and "mobile payments" have earned a place in the dictionary. Lexicologists say that the timely revision of the dictionary, which documents the evolution of society, could satisfy users' need for reference. Wang Xiaosong, a professor at Renmin University of China, said that the inclusion of a considerable number of phrases and buzzwords related to the economy reflects the advancements and advantages of China's economy. Zhang Yiwu, a professor of Chinese language and literature at Peking University, said that the latest version of

Former Indonesian ambassador confident in China's economic prospects

STORY: Former Indonesian ambassador confident in China's economic prospects DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of IndonesiaSOUNDBITE (Indonesian): SUGENG RAHARDJO, Former Indonesian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Former Indonesian ambassador to China, Sugeng Rahardjo, expressed confidence in the Chinese economy. He said that Indonesia, as the largest economy in Southeast Asia, must maintain good relations with China. SOUNDBITE (Indonesian): SUGENG RAHARDJO, Former Indonesian Ambassador to China "The development carried out by China is carried out consistently based on three main factors. The first is the natural aspect related to factors inherent in Chinese society, especially with regard to the perspective or mindset of the people. I divide it into two things. One, the principle of independence carried out by China is based on the development of local values and wisdom in carrying out development. The second is t

China's night economy lights up streets of cities, showing consumption potential

STORY: China's night economy lights up streets of cities, showing consumption potential DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of night market across Chinavarious of people eating street foodSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE LUO, Food vendor in Xi'anSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG YING, Restaurant manager in ChangshaSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIN XIAOSHUN, Food vendor in ShundeSOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA LILI, School of Economics and Management at Northwest University STORYLINE: With the COVID-19 epidemic being mitigated, and thanks to stimulus measures and favorable weather, many cities in China have seen a robust recovery of the nighttime economy. To grab the opportunities brought by the night economy, the central and local governments have introduced a variety of policies and measures to turbocharge its development, with a view to expanding domestic demand, promoting consumption and increasing employment. Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi, has enacted pol

Socialism with Chinese characteristics inspirational to world: Uzbek journalist

STORY: Socialism with Chinese characteristics inspirational to world: Uzbek journalist DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of people workingSOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): MUHAMMADJON OBIDOV, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of UzbekistanSOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): MUHAMMADJON OBIDOV, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan STORYLINE: A Uzbek journalist said that socialism with Chinese characteristics, which well combines theory with practice, is an inspiration for other countries in the world. Muhammadjon Obidov, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): MUHAMMADJON OBIDOV, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan "Generally speaking, socialism with Chinese characteristics, I would like to emphasize this, keeps up with the times. Th

Communist Party of China is "people's party": RCAO chairman

STORY: Communist Party of China is "people's party": RCAO chairman DATELINE: June 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of scenary in Chinavarious of Chinese peopleSOUNDBITE 1 (English): THEONESTE HIGANIRO, Chairman of Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO)SOUNDBITE 2 (English): THEONESTE HIGANIRO, Chairman of Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO)SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THEONESTE HIGANIRO, Chairman of Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO) STORYLINE: Theoneste Higaniro, chairman of Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO), has said that the Communist Party of China (CPC) is a "people's party" because it cares for the people of China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): THEONESTE HIGANIRO, Chairman of Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO) "The CPC, when I look at the way they are doing, how they are helping people, how they are looking at the wellbeing of the Chinese people, I may describe CPC as people's party. It's a party that is caring for the population of China." SOU

GLOBALink | China's economy shows good recovery momentum in May: statistics bureau

STORY: China's economy shows good recovery momentum in May: statistics bureau DATELINE: June 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of mountains and riversSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of StatisticsSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics STORYLINE: Fu Linghui, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics said Wednesday that China's economy has gradually overcome the negative impacts of the epidemic, with main indicators showing marginal improvement in May. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FU LINGHUI, Spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics "Overall, in May, China's economy has gradually overcome the negative impacts of the epidemic, with main indicators showing marginal improvement. The economy is showing good recovery momentum, whereas the domestic economic recovery still faces many difficulties and challenges." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese)

Foreign firms confident in China's long-term economic prospect

STORY: Foreign firms confident in China's long-term economic prospect DATELINE: May 4, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of Chinavarious of Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO TAO, Yihai Kerry (Lanzhou) Oils and Grains industries Co., Ltd.SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JERRY ZHANG, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Chinavarious of ChinaSOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG WEIPING, Vice general manager, Trutzschler Textile Machinery STORYLINE: Despite challenges brought by the sporadic resurgences of COVID-19, foreign investors in China pin high hope on the country's resilience in recovery as well as its capacity to achieve the growth target. In Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, agricultural and food products processing enterprise Yihai Kerry Arawana Holdings Co., Ltd. is constructing its first factory. Yihai Kerry Arawana is a subsidiary of Wilmar International Limited, a leading agribusiness group in A

GLOBALink | China contributes immensely to controlling pandemic: Pakistani experts

STORY: China contributes immensely to controlling pandemic: Pakistani experts DATELINE: April 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of medical workersSOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASOOD KHALID, Former Pakistani Ambassador to ChinaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHZAD ALI KHAN, Vice Chancellor, Pakistan's Health Services Academy STORYLINE: China has been effectively controlling COVID-19. That contributes immensely to the global fight against the pandemic, said former Pakistani Ambassador to China Masood Khalid. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MASOOD KHALID, Former Pakistani Ambassador to China "China has been contributing immensely to controlling this pandemic, not only nationally, but also globally. I'm sure all Chinese have done, Chinese people, the Chinese government, have done quite well, actually, in controlling the pandemic." In response to sporadic outbreaks in some 30 provincial areas in the country since March, China has been adhering to a dynam

Sino-EU cooperation beneficial to world economy amid headwinds

STORY: Sino-EU cooperation beneficial to world economy amid headwinds DATELINE: April 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:13 LOCATION: Berlin CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of street view in Chinavarious of China-Europe freight trainsSTANDUP (English): ZHU SHENG, Xinhua correspondent in GermanySOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANK SCHULZE, General Manager, DB Cargo Liaison Office ChinaSOUNDBITE 2 (English): OTTMAR EDENHOFER, Director and chief economist of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)various of wind farmsSOUNDBITE 3 (English): OTTMAR EDENHOFER, Director and chief economist of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PELAGIA KARPATHIOTAKI, Greek scholarSOUNDBITE 5 (English): TIMO HELOSUO, CEO of Kolster, Chairman of the Board of the Finnish-Chinese Trade Association STORYLINE: Although the global economy is facing mounting uncertainty due to COVID-19, economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe has maintained sound momentum. In 2021, China