Myanmar ethnic armed group leader

Myanmar ethnic armed group leader

Saw Chit Thu, leader of the Karen Border Guard Force, a Myanmar ethnic armed group with ties to the junta, speaks to reporters in Myawaddy, Myanmar, on Feb. 17, 2025.

Interest in learning Chinese on rise in Myanmar for enhanced career prospects

STORY: Interest in learning Chinese on rise in Myanmar for enhanced career prospects SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese classes in Yangon 2. various of students in Chinese classes STORYLINE: Amid Myanmar's deepening ties with China, a growing number of students are embracing the challenge of mastering Chinese language, driven by the promise of enhanced career prospects. From garment factory workers to aspiring interpreters, young professionals in Myanmar are dedicating themselves to mastering Chinese, recognizing its pivotal role in securing lucrative job opportunities. Chit Chit Po, a 32-year-old garment factory worker, told Xinhua in a recent interview that it is advantageous to learn Chinese, noting that it has potentials to unlock job opportunities and increase pay. "I admire Chinese clothing, Chinese living styles and their preservation of traditional Chinese culture," she said. "Current

Foreign exhibitors praise China's new energy development, contribution to world

STORY: Foreign exhibitors praise China's new energy development, contribution to world DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ENERGY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 24th Conference on the Electric Power Supply Industry 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUHANEE SUTREE CHIT, Head of System Planning & Industry Market Department of Tenaga Nasional Berhad 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WILFRIED BREUER, Managing director of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH STORYLINE: Foreign exhibitors attending an international industrial event in east China's Fujian have spoken highly of China's new energy development over the past years, and its contribution to the world. They expressed the views during the 24th Conference on the Electric Power Supply Industry, which is underway in Xiamen City, east China's Fujian Province. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUHANEE SUTREE CHIT, Head of System Planning & Industry Market Department of Tenaga Nasional Berhad "This is my first trip to China and everywhere I go

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-MEN'S ROUND-GROUP A-MYA VS CHN (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-FOOTBALL-MEN'S ROUND-GROUP A-MYA VS CHN (CN)

(230921) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chit (C) of Myanmar competes during the men's football group A round match between Myanmar and China at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-WUSHU(CN)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-WUSHU(CN)

(230730) -- CHENGDU, July 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Cheung Loi Chit of China's Macau competes during the Wushu Men's Nangun at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Chinese scholarships program launched in Myanmar

STORY: Chinese scholarships program launched in Myanmar DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bank of China scholarship award ceremony 2. various of the scholarship awardees STORYLINE: The Bank of China (BOC) scholarships and grants program was launched in Myanmar's commercial city of Yangon on Friday, with 100 University of Yangon students benefiting from the scheme. Speaking at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Myanmar Chen Hai said China has provided scholarship programs for Myanmar students via various channels and opportunities to study in China, helping the Southeast Asian country build its talent pools for further development. China stands ready to continue cooperation with Myanmar in education and humanitarian fields, and supports Myanmar universities and institutions in deepening cooperation with their Chinese counterparts, the ambassador said. Khin Chit Chit, pro-rector of the University of Yangon,

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-FOOTBALL-AFF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP-3RD PLACE-MYA VS VIE

(SP)PHILIPPINES-MANILA-FOOTBALL-AFF WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP-3RD PLACE-MYA VS VIE

(220717) -- MANILA, July 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Pham Hai Yen (bottom) vies with Myanmar's Chit Chit during the AFF Women's Championship 2022 third place match between Myanmar and Vietnam in Manila, the Philippines on July 17, 2022. (Rouelle Umali/Xinhua)

Lebanese flock to old city of Sidon to enjoy traditional Ramadan atmosphere

STORY: Lebanese flock to old city of Sidon to enjoy traditional Ramadan atmosphere DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lebanese gathering after Iftar at an old market in Sidon 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Arabic): ABO ALI MANTASH 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Arabic): RABIH HAIDAR STORYLINE: Despite Lebanon's tough economic situation, hundreds of people flock every day to the old town in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon to sit in coffee shops and restaurants and enjoy the ambiance of Ramadan. Children gather and play with swings while their parents sit at coffee shops to smoke shisha, play cards and chit chat to enjoy the holy month. Sidon's old town is made up of small alleyways that lead to the old souq, or the market. The market has so many different shops ranging from sweets and spices to souvenir shops with food stalls that are great for short breaks and a quick bite. Abo Ali Mantash told Xinhua that people visiting the city can feel the happy and joyful atmosp

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

Lester Chit-Man Chan, Kuei-Mei Yang Characters: Raymond,Jia-Jen Film: Eat Drink Man Woman (1994) Director: Ang Lee 03 August 1994 Date: 03 August 1994