CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CENTRAL AXIS-LISTED UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE (CN)

(240727) -- BEIJING, July 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on July 20, 2024 shows the Bell and Drum Towers and the Jingshan Hill(R rear) in Beijing, capital of China. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Saturday announced the inclusion of the Beijing Central Axis: A Building Ensemble Exhibiting the Ideal Order of the Chinese Capital, into its world heritage list. So far, China has a total of 59 World Heritage Sites. Beijing Central Axis, initially established in the 13th century and formed in the 16th century, runs through the old city of Beijing from north to south. It has become the longest urban axis in the world today, spanning 7.8 kilometers. The heritage area of the Beijing Central Axis covers 589 hectares, with a buffer zone of 4,542 hectares. Its location, layout, urban form, and design reflect the ancient Chinese tradition of urban planning, serving as an important emblem that highlights the distinctive characteristics of Chines

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(240717) -- BEIJING, July 17, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- French coach Mounir Biba participates in an event to promote breaking at the Nanjing School for the Deaf in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2024. Two B-girls and one B-boy of China have obtained Paris Olympics quotas, which is a new achievement for the young Chinese team under the coaching of French breaking legend Mounir Biba. French B-boy Mounir started to learn breaking at the age of 13 and joined the world-famous Vagabond Crew when he was 20, winning 13 individual and group world championships in breaking. His achievements and fame made him a judge for the breaking event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Then Mounir dedicated to promoting breaking into the Paris Olympics. In 2022, Mounir began to coach the Chinese team. "It was a challenge to take a young team with no experience." Mounir said. He shared everything he has with the team. With the help of his expertise, the talent and hard work of the team, Chines

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(SP)CHINA-BEIJING-FRANCE-BREAKING-COACH-MOUNIR BIBA-PARIS OLYMPICS (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- French coach Mounir Biba participates in an event to promote breaking at the Nanjing School for the Deaf in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2024. Two B-girls and one B-boy of China have obtained Paris Olympics quotas, which is a new achievement for the young Chinese team under the coaching of French breaking legend Mounir Biba. French B-boy Mounir started to learn breaking at the age of 13 and joined the world-famous Vagabond Crew when he was 20, winning 13 individual and group world championships in breaking. His achievements and fame made him a judge for the breaking event at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires. Then Mounir dedicated to promoting breaking into the Paris Olympics. In 2022, Mounir began to coach the Chinese team. "It was a challenge to take a young team with no experience." Mounir said. He shared everything he has with the team. With the help of his expertise, the talent and hard work of the team, Chines

Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia

STORY: Lancang-Mekong traditional Chinese medicine center unveiled in Cambodia SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching ceremony of the center 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 3. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): TAN SOKUN, Director of Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital 5. various of Chinese experts providing TCM checkup and treatment to patients in Phnom Penh 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU ZHEN, President of Guang' anmen Hospital, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine STORYLINE: The Lancang-Mekong Cambodia TCM Center for Diagnosis, Treatment and Cultural Exchange was launched in Phnom Penh on Tuesday. Located within the Cambodia-China Friendship Preah Kossamak Hospital in Phnom Penh, the center is aimed at promoting Traditional Chines

Foreign students in China's Guangxi enjoy vibe of Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: Foreign students in China's Guangxi enjoy vibe of Dragon Boat Festival SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): STEPAN PAVLOV, Russian student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): STELLA JANUARNI, Indonesian student 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): KORAPIN LINSRI, Thai student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): Foreign students STORYLINE: A group of foreign students studying in south China's Guangxi experienced Chinese culture by engaging in traditional celebration activities during the Dragon Boat Festival. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): STEPAN PAVLOV, Russian student "Hi! Hello, I'm Sheng Jie (Chinese name). I'm from Russia and now studying at Guangxi Normal University. Today (Monday) marks China's Dragon Boat Festival. A dragon boat race is underway in Yongfu County of Guilin City. My foreign schoolmates and I have come here to watch the race, experience the festive vibe and learn about the Chines

(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-DRAGON BOAT-LAURA (CN)

(SP)CHINA-TIANJIN-DRAGON BOAT-LAURA (CN)

(240610) -- TIANJIN, June 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Laura Mora (L), a Spanish engineer from Airbus China, talks with teammate of Airbus China dragon boat team in north China's Tianjin on June 6, 2024. On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Laura Mora finished her dragon boat race in the 2024 Haihe Dragon Boat Race for the first time. Born in coastal city Cadiz, the spanish engineer is familiar with many water sports, but the dragon boat race with a long history stays fresh to her. "Participating in Dragon Boat races is not just for Dragon Boat Festival entertainment to me, but also a good way to discover the cultural inheritance of a new city I lived in," she said. Tianjin was one of the early northern cities to carry out dragon boat sports. In 1988, Tianjin held the first dragon boat race to commemorate the Water Diversion Project from Luanhe River to Tianjin City. So far, with 36 years history, the Haihe Dragon Boat Race has become an important label of water sports in Tianjin. "My Chines

MasterOfCrafts | Dragon boat inheritor in SE China's Fujian Province

MasterOfCrafts | Dragon boat inheritor in SE China's Fujian Province

(240605) -- FUZHOU, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker paints the heads of dragon boats at a dragon boat factory in Fangzhuang Village, Fuzhou City of southeast China's Fujian Province, June 3, 2024. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, workers in Fangzhuang Village are working flat out to service orders for dragon boats from both home and abroad. Dubbed "the Dragon Boat Village", Fangzhuang has a history of dragon boat making for over 700 years. Every year, over 200 boats are sold from here to the world. Fang Shaohuang, an inheritor of Fangzhuang dragon boat making skills, a Fuzhou city-level intangible cultural heritage, has been fixing and making dragon boats for over 50 years. As the third-generation inheritor of the family, Fang has insisted in making traditional boats only by hands with tools inherited from elder generations. According to Fang, making a dragon boat needs to be particular both in selecting raw materials and in making procedures. The boat mainly uses over 40-year-old Chines

MasterOfCrafts | Dragon boat inheritor in SE China's Fujian Province

MasterOfCrafts | Dragon boat inheritor in SE China's Fujian Province

(240605) -- FUZHOU, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker paints the head of a dragon boat at a dragon boat factory in Fangzhuang Village, Fuzhou City of southeast China's Fujian Province, June 3, 2024. As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, workers in Fangzhuang Village are working flat out to service orders for dragon boats from both home and abroad. Dubbed "the Dragon Boat Village", Fangzhuang has a history of dragon boat making for over 700 years. Every year, over 200 boats are sold from here to the world. Fang Shaohuang, an inheritor of Fangzhuang dragon boat making skills, a Fuzhou city-level intangible cultural heritage, has been fixing and making dragon boats for over 50 years. As the third-generation inheritor of the family, Fang has insisted in making traditional boats only by hands with tools inherited from elder generations. According to Fang, making a dragon boat needs to be particular both in selecting raw materials and in making procedures. The boat mainly uses over 40-year-old Chines

Foreign martial arts enthusiasts celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Foreign martial arts enthusiasts celebrate Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:21 LOCATION: GUILIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of foreign martial arts enthusiasts 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABHISHEK PRATAPSINGH NEGI, Indian martial arts enthusiast 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Villagers and foreign expats 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ABHISHEK PRATAPSINGH NEGI, Indian martial arts enthusiast STORYLINE: A group of foreign martial arts enthusiasts who underwent martial arts training in Lingchuan, celebrated Chinese New Year with local villagers. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABHISHEK PRATAPSINGH NEGI, Indian martial arts enthusiast "I'm in China, Guilin, celebrating the Chinese New Year. And this is the traditional dance. In China, people will dance to celebrate. It's the first time I have been spending my Spring Festival in China. I really like the festival, because it's like a variety. I have started with the calligraphy writing." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chines

Chinese embassy donates goods to Chinese-aided orphanage in Zimbabwe

STORY: Chinese embassy donates goods to Chinese-aided orphanage in Zimbabwe SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 14, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:14 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the donation ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe 3. various of donated goods 4. various of the orphanage 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHOU DING, Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe STORYLINE: The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe on Tuesday donated a batch of food, stationery and other basic necessities to the Chinese-aided Hossana Love in Africa Children's Home, an orphanage. Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding handed over the goods to the orphanage at its premises in the Hatcliffe suburb, which lies 25 km outside Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The Chinese embassy and the Chinese community in Zimbabwe started to make donations to the children's home in 2016 and since then, they have been offering support to the orphanage. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHOU DING, Chines

Chinese cultural center in Kuwait holds traditional Chinese medicine promotion event

STORY: Chinese cultural center in Kuwait holds traditional Chinese medicine promotion event SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: HAWALLI, Kuwait CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of event STORYLINE: Chinese Cultural Center in Kuwait held a traditional Chinese medicine and treatment event on Monday in Hawalli Governorate, attracting nearly 100 people from all walks of life in Kuwait. Four experts from the 15th batch of China (Jilin) medical team to Kuwait elaborated on simple traditional Chinese medicine coping methods for facial paralysis, insomnia, common pediatric diseases, and cervical spondylosis at the event. The guests learned simple traditional Chinese medicine massage and health preservation methods on-site, experienced traditional Chinese medicine therapy and consulted medical team members about their own illnesses for free. Redha Al Naqi, a Kuwaiti participant, said, "I have personally experienced the practical effects of traditional Chines

Cultural expo on ancient Silk Road attracts int'l participants

STORY: Cultural expo on ancient Silk Road attracts int'l participants DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: LANZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Russian professor at Gansu University of Political Science and Law 3. various of Dunhuang 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): PRONKINA OLGA, Russian professor at Gansu University of Political Science and Law STORYLINE: The 6th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened in northwest China's Dunhuang, along the ancient Silk Road, on Wednesday. The two-day event aims to explore the essence of the Silk Road culture, promote civilization exchanges and the preservation of cultural heritage. Among the 1,200-plus Chinese and foreign guests who attend the event is Pronkina Olga from Russia. Olga has been fascinated by Dunhuang culture during her 14 years of studying and working in the Chinese city of Lanzhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chines

Participants of Summer Davos Forum confident in Chinese economy

STORY: Participants of Summer Davos Forum confident in Chinese economy DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:25 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YU FENG, President of Honeywell China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PHILIP MYBURGH, Head of Trade and Africa-China, Standard Bank 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIWAKO ANDO, Deputy Director General, Headquarters of Wellbeing & Lifestyle Business, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHEN LIMING, Chair of Greater China, World Economic Forum STORYLINE: The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, opened in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Tuesday. Participants from business, government, international organizations and academia are gathering in the northern Chinese city for the event themed "Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force of the Global Economy." Many participants express their confidence in the future of the Chines

Exhibition on Chinese tea culture held in Mongolia

STORY: Exhibition on Chinese tea culture held in Mongolia DATELINE: June 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: SAINSHAND, Mongolia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition on Chinese tea culture in the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI YANJUN, Chinese consul general in Dornogovi's Zamiin-Uud soum 3. various of the exhibition on Chinese tea culture in the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi STORYLINE: A Chinese tea culture exhibition opened on Friday in Sainshand, capital of the southeastern Mongolian province of Dornogovi. More than 100 people attended the opening ceremony, including Li Yanjun, Chinese consul general in Dornogovi's Zamiin-Uud soum, Li Zhi, cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, and local officials and residents. Various types of tea and tea sets, as well as paintings and books on Chinese tea culture and the ancient Great Tea Road that connects Asia and Europe, are being showcased at the event. SOUNDBITE (Chines

Return of Chinese tourists contribute to European tourism rebound: official

STORY: Return of Chinese tourists contribute to European tourism rebound: official DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of monuments in Roma 2. various of tourists in Florence 3. various of tourists in Roma 4. SOUNDBITE (English): LUDIVINE DESTREE, Marketing project manager and China expert, European Travel Commission(ETC) STORYLINE: An official with the European Travel Commission (ETC) hopes that more Chinese tourists could visit Europe, and expects that the return of Chinese tourists could boost revenues for the European tourism sector. SOUNDBITE (English): LUDIVINE DESTREE, Marketing project manager and China expert, European Travel Commission(ETC) "The Chinese's return has been really well awaited here in Europe, and that everyone is really looking forward to seeing the Chinese back. For sure, I think in terms of shopping, we can expect that they will be more sales of luxury products from France and from also Italy. We do hope to see more Chines

Foreign reporter at China's airport sees recovery of aviation sector

STORY: Foreign reporter at China's airport sees recovery of aviation sector DATELINE: March 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (Spanish): SERGIO GOMEZ, Xinhua reporter 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG CHAO, Tianjin Maintenance Base of HNA Aviation Technic 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHU JIE, Tianjin Maintenance Base of HNA Aviation Technic 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LIU YUSEN, University student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): IVANA DINIC, Serbian student 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): WANG YAN, Tianjin resident 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): IVANA DINIC, Serbian student 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): LAN QING'ER, Thai student 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): CHANG HE, Lan's boyfriend 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): LAN QING'ER, Thai student 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): WANG ZHENXING, Pilot of Xiamen Airlines 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (English): MILOS TODOROVIC, Air Serbia 13. STANDUP 2 (Spanish): SERGIO GOMEZ, Xinhua reporter STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (Spanish): SERGIO GOMEZ, Xinhua reporter "The Chines

Brooklyn Nets celebrates Chinese New Year while hosting Detroit Pistons

STORY: Brooklyn Nets celebrates Chinese New Year while hosting Detroit Pistons DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:20 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the arena featuring Chinese New Year decorations 2. various of Chinese Consul General in New York Huang Ping delivering remarks and exchanging gifts with Sam Zussman, CEO of BSE Global, parent company of the Brooklyn Nets 3. various of performance during the halftime 4. various of New Year wishes board, clothing collection featuring Year of the Rabbit, and Chinese food during the celebration STORYLINE: New York-based professional basketball team Brooklyn Nets celebrated Chinese New Year on Thursday evening while hosting the Detroit Pistons in an NBA game at Barclays Center. The festivities were highlighted by thematic decorations, New Year wishes board, hand-out of red envelopes for every spectator, availability of Chinese food inside the arena, and the launch of an exclusive clothing collection featuring the Chines

Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

STORY: Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: FLORENCE/Singapore/ISTANBUL/Copenhagen/Manila/BALI CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists traveling in different countries 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Chinese tourist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WEN PENG, Chinese tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAN JIAN, Chinese tourist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): LI JINGXIA, Chinese tourist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Turkish): IRFAN KARSLI, Head of the Istanbul-based Ligarba Travel Agency 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (Italian): VERONICA VICHI, Restaurant owner in Florence, Italy 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): FLEMMING BRUHN, Director of VisitDenmark, Denmark's official tourism promoting organization 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): LI LIANGYI, Head of China Express Travel (Singapore) STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and eased international travel restrictions, the outbound travel market quickly recovered during the Spring Festival. Many Chines

Ancient town in central China welcomes Spring Festival with intangible cultural heritage

STORY: Ancient town in central China welcomes Spring Festival with intangible cultural heritage DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Daokou Town 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JINXU, Local resident 3. various of intangible cultural heritages and traditional snacks 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU SHUMIN, Local resident STORYLINE: With a history of over 1,000 years, Daokou Town strives to preserve traditional culture. As Spring Festival is coming, calligraphers write couplets and give them out for free. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE JINXU, Local resident "This year, calligraphers write Spring Festival couplets for people for free. These handwritten couplets are more meaningful than store-bought ones, adding more festive mood." Various intangible cultural heritages are presented to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Local cuisine, including Daokou roast chicken, and traditional snacks are popular among visitors and locals. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chines

Beijing further opens air travel

STORY: Beijing further opens air travel DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Traveler 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Traveler 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Traveler 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WANG HUI, Business manager, Beijing Daxing International Airport 6. various of the airport STORYLINE: The Beijing Daxing International Airport resumed the operation of international passenger flights on Tuesday after China continuously optimized its COVID-19 response. From March 14, 2020, the airport's international flights had been transferred to the Beijing Capital International Airport amid the COVID-19 epidemic. Also on Tuesday, the Daxing airport resumed the international flight transit service and the 144-hour transit visa-free policy in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Traveler "I'm really thrilled at this moment since I haven't been back to Hong Kong for nearly three years." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chines

ASEAN+3 summit in Cambodia

ASEAN+3 summit in Cambodia

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (4th from L), South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (5th from L) and Chines Premier Li Keqiang (far R) attend a photo session at the beginning of a meeting of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the three countries on Nov. 12, 2022, in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. (Pool photo)

A promise kept for more than 1,200 years

STORY: A promise kept for more than 1,200 years DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:01 LOCATION: MA'ANSHAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): GUILLERMO MURRIETA, Mexican expat living in China's Anhui Province 2. footages of documentaries about Li Bai 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUILLERMO MURRIETA, Mexican expat living in China's Anhui Province 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GU CHANGXIN, 49th-generation tomb-keeper of Li Bai Tomb 5. various of Gu Changxin reading books about Li Bai 6. various of Gu Changxin working at Li Bai's tomb 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): GUILLERMO MURRIETA, Mexican expat living in China's Anhui Province 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): GU CHANGXIN, 49th-generation tomb-keeper of Li Bai Tomb 9. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): GUILLERMO MURRIETA, Mexican expat living in China's Anhui Province 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): GU CHANGXIN, 49th-generation tomb Keeper of Li Bai Tomb 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (Chinese): GUILLERMO MURRIETA, Mexican expat living in China's Anhui Province 12. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chines

Ecological conservation helps village in China's Shaanxi rise above poverty line

STORY: Ecological conservation helps village in China's Shaanxi rise above poverty line DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:35 LOCATION: YULIN, China CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaoxigou Village 2. various of historic photos of Gaoxigou Village 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZHIQIAN, Villager of Gaoxigou Village, Mizhi County of Yulin City 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHANG JINDONG, Villager of Gaoxigou Village, Mizhi County of Yulin City 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO JINREN, Former head of Gaoxigou Village, Mizhi County of Yulin City 6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIANG LIANGBIAO, Party chief of Gaoxigou Village, Mizhi County of Yulin City STORYLINE: A poverty-stricken village in China's Shaanxi Province has embraced a path to wealth, after decades of ecological conservation. Gaoxigou Village used to have barren land and serious soil erosion. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAO ZHIQIAN, Villager of Gaoxigou Village, Mizhi County of Yulin City "The mountains used to be barren without trees or grass." SOUNDBITE (Chines

China's Chongqing strives to develop smart drone industry

STORY: China's Chongqing strives to develop smart drone industry DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of drones in storage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHENG WEI, General Manager, Eflytechnology 3. various of application scenes of drones 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAN XIANGDONG, Chairman, Chongqing Liangjiang Aviation and Aerospace Industry Investment Group 5. various of application scenes of drones STORYLINE: As smart drones are playing an increasingly important role in logistics, transportation and other fields, Chinese cities are making efforts to explore innovative ways of developing the fast-growing drone industry. In southwest China's Chongqing, a pilot zone for the application of unmanned civil aviation has recently been launched. At the pilot zone, an E25 drone manufactured by Chongqing Eflytechnology is being tested. The drone can fly up to four hours at a time and has a designed maximum speed of 110km/h. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chines

China's MG4 electric vehicles exported to Europe

STORY: China's MG4 electric vehicles exported to Europe DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:45 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of MG MULAN cars waiting to be loaded at Haitong Pier 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JIALIN, Executive director of Haitong Pier's marketing department 3. various of MG MULAN cars waiting to be loaded at Haitong Pier 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO AIMIN, Deputy general manager of SAIC International 5. workers loading cars on board STORYLINE: Around 1,000 electric vehicles made by China's largest automaker SAIC Motor are being shipped to Europe. The MG4 vehicles were loaded at Haitong Pier in Shanghai Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XI JIALIN, Executive director of Haitong Pier's marketing department "The shipping is expected to last around 25 days, so the vehicles may reach main ports in Europe by mid-August." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO AIMIN, Deputy general manager of SAIC International "We respect the needs of each market. If Chines

CANADA-VANCOUVER-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ATMOSPHERE

CANADA-VANCOUVER-CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR-ATMOSPHERE

(220131) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 31, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A giant tiger model is displayed at a shopping mall to welcome the upcoming Chines Lunar New Year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 30, 2022. The upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger, falls on Feb. 1 this year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

New visa rules make visiting Japan easier for middle class Chines

New visa rules make visiting Japan easier for middle class Chines

BEIJING, China - Zhou Jing, director for the Japanese Division at China International Travel Service Ltd., speaks at the service counter of the company's head office in Beijing on June 23, 2010. (Kyodo)