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Türkiye says Sweden fulfills "significant part" of responsibilities for NATO bid

STORY: Türkiye says Sweden fulfills "significant part" of responsibilities for NATO bid SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of the meeting of Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee (Dec. 26, 2023) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker 5. various of the headquarter of NATO (April. 4, 2023) 6. various of Turkish F-16 fighter jets (April. 18, 2022) 7. various of an old high council meeting of Türkiye-Sweden-Finland and NATO in Türkiye (Jun. 14, 2023) STORYLINE: Sweden has fulfilled an important part of demands by Türkiye for the Nordic country's NATO bid, Turkish parliament speaker Numan Kurtulmus said Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): NUMAN KURTULMUS, Turkish Parliament Speaker "We see that Sweden also fulfills a significa

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TOP 10 WORLD ATHLETES OF 2023

(231227) -- BEIJING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- As the sporting year draws to a close, here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the world's top 10 athletes in 2023: 7. Nikola Jokic (Serbia, basketball) Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first-ever NBA title during the 2022-2023 season while earning himself the NBA Finals MVP award. Despite failing to win the regular season MVP for the third consecutive season, Jokic's averages of 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game still showcased his skills. This file photo taken on June 12, 2023 shows Nikola Jokic (front L) of Denver Nuggets celebrating receiving the NBA Finals MVP Award after Denver Nuggets winning the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena in Denver, the United States. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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My 2023 in China: a German owner of a "silent bakery"

STORY: My 2023 in China: a German owner of a "silent bakery" SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:55 LOCATION: CHANGSHA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bach's Bakery in China's Changsha 2. various of bread 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS HOFMULLER, Owner of Bach's Bakery 4. various of Bach's Bakery daily operation 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARKUS HOFMULLER, Owner of Bach's Bakery 6. various of Bach's Bakery daily operation 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARKUS HOFMULLER, Owner of Bach's Bakery 8. various of Bach's Bakery daily operation STORYLINE: Put your thumb up and slightly curl it down twice. In a bakery situated on a small lane in China's Changsha, this is how frequent patrons say "thank you" to shop assistants. Founded by a German couple, Bach's Bakery is a quiet shop, as most employees are hearing impaired. The couple returned to Germany in 2022 and entrusted the bakery to another German, Markus Hofmuller. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARKUS HOFMULLER, Owner

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Syrian businesses hail China's import expo as key to expanding in Chinese market

STORY: Syrian businesses hail China's import expo as key to expanding in Chinese market SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 12, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 0:04:05 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BioCham Farm and Factory 2. various of BioCham shop 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (ENGLISH): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham Company 4. Roula browsing her photos at CIIE 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (ENGLISH): ROULA ALI ADEEB, Founder of BioCham Company 6. Hussam al-Asadi browsing the photos at CIIE 7. various of olives and oil pressing process (shooting time: November 2022) 8. various of Syrian olive oil company office 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (ARABIC): HUSSAM AL-ASADI, Head export manager of the Syrian Olive Oil Company 10. various of al-Asadi browsing the photos at CIIE 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (ARABIC): HUSSAM AL-ASADI, Head export manager of the Syrian Olive Oil Company STORYLINE: For Syrian businesses, searching for new markets amid the Western economic restrictions was a necessity to stay up and running. The Chinese m

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Australian surgery wait times hit record high: report

STORY: Australian surgery wait times hit record high: report SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 7, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) 2. various of patients waiting at I-Med medicine 3. various of surgery STORYLINE: Wait times for elective surgery in Australia have surged to the highest level on record in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, new government data has shown. According to a report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) on Wednesday, elective surgery wait times in Australia hit the highest level on record in 2022-23 due to a backlog caused by disruptions to the health system during the pandemic. The report found that as of 2022-23, 9.6 percent of patients spend longer than one year waiting to be admitted for elective surgery, up from 2.1 percent in 2018-19. Elective surgery refers to procedures that are considered medically necessary but do not involv

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Made-in-China metro train goes into operation in northern Portugal

STORY: Made-in-China metro train goes into operation in northern Portugal SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:22 LOCATION: PORTO, Portugal CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro train STORYLINE: The first Made-in-China metro train in the European Union (EU) was put into commercial operation in Porto, Portugal on Wednesday. Portugal's Minister of Environment and Climate Action Duarte Cordeiro highlighted that the newly launched metro train fulfills the public's expectations for comfortable and secure travel, significantly elevating the efficiency of Porto's metro network. The metro train was manufactured by China's CRRC Tangshan, a collaboration project initiated in early 2020 with Porto Metro, resulting in the production of 18 train sets and a five-year maintenance service agreement. Officially launched in 2021, the first train arrived in Porto by the end of 2022. Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, currently boasts six metro lines and over 80 stations, cove

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW-AUTOMOBILE-STAFF (CN)

(230707) -- CHANGCHUN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2022 shows workshop director Wang Yiqiang checking automobile parts at an intelligent plant of truck manufacturer First Automotive Works Jiefang Co., Ltd. (FAW Jiefang) in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Founded in 1953 in Changchun, First Automotive Works (FAW) Group Corporation is dubbed the cradle of China's auto industry. As one of China's leading automakers, FAW Group Corporation will celebrate its 70th anniversary of establishment on July 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW-AUTOMOBILE-STAFF (CN)

(230707) -- CHANGCHUN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2022 shows workshop director Wang Yiqiang checking the truck manufacturing process with an electronic screen at an intelligent plant of truck manufacturer First Automotive Works Jiefang Co., Ltd. (FAW Jiefang) in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Founded in 1953 in Changchun, First Automotive Works (FAW) Group Corporation is dubbed the cradle of China's auto industry. As one of China's leading automakers, FAW Group Corporation will celebrate its 70th anniversary of establishment on July 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Linyun)

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CHINA-JILIN-CHANGCHUN-FAW-AUTOMOBILE-STAFF (CN)

(230707) -- CHANGCHUN, July 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 14, 2022 shows bench worker Feng Bin checking truck parts at a plant of truck manufacturer First Automotive Works Jiefang Co., Ltd. (FAW Jiefang) in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province. Feng is a model worker with over twenty years of experience. Founded in 1953 in Changchun, First Automotive Works (FAW) Group Corporation is dubbed the cradle of China's auto industry. As one of China's leading automakers, FAW Group Corporation will celebrate its 70th anniversary of establishment on July 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Nan)

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CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-WORLD WETLANDS DAY (CN)

(230202) -- SHENZHEN, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Birds are observed at a mangrove wetland in Futian, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 7, 2022. By 2035, Shenzhen will strive to achieve a 50 percent wetland protection rate, maintain a stable wetland area, effectively improve the ecological status of coastal wetlands, optimize the quality of wetland ecological space in built-up areas, and build itself into an international wetland city. People in this city of scientific and technological innovation are deeply in awe of nature, cherishing and carefully protecting its mangrove wetlands and maintaining international migration routes for migratory birds. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang answers a phone call on work while walking at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 18, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang (1st R) presides over a coordinating meeting on emergency department's medical treatment at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 17, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang (front) presides over a coordinating meeting on emergency department's medical treatment at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 17, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang (L) confirms a patient's information with his colleague at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 17, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Relatives of patients express their gratitude to Liu Yang (L) at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 18, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang works at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 17, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang (L) communicates with an elderly person at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 18, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-HOSPITAL-DOCTOR-COORDINATOR (CN)

(230119) -- TIANJIN, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Yang communicates with a relative of a patient on the treatment schedule at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital in north China's Tianjin, Jan. 17, 2023. Liu is an orthopedist at Tianjin Medical University General Hospital. On Dec. 7, 2022, he was appointed as a coordinator in charge of the symptom triage of patients at the emergency department. Besides resolving problems raised by patients' relatives, Liu and his colleagues have worked to coordinate beds and experts from 36 departments of his hospital in order to effectively treat patients in severe condition. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-LEADING CHINA

(230109) -- BEIJING, Jan. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is warmly greeted upon his arrival by Governor of Riyadh Province Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister Yasir Al-Rumayyan who works on China affairs and other key members of the royal family and senior officials of the government at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 7, 2022. Xi arrived here on Dec. 7, 2022 to attend the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, and pay a state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

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Xinhua Headlines: Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

(230107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A community worker (L) explains a COVID-19 prevention and care package to a resident in Yangfangdian Subdistrict of Haidian District in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 27, 2022. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)

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Xinhua Headlines: Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

(230107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pack medicines at a pharmaceutical company in central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Chen Sihan)

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Xinhua Headlines: Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

(230107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rural doctors visit local households to provide medical support in Jiwei Town of Huayuan County, central China's Hunan Province, Dec. 29, 2022. (Photo by Jian Biao/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Six fallacies and truths about China's epidemic control

(230107) -- BEIJING, Jan. 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists watch a performance at a bustling tourist area in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Dec. 31, 2022. (Photo by Zou Jingyi/Xinhua)

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Traffic accidents cause losses of 5.6% of Tunisia's GDP

STORY: Traffic accidents cause losses of 5.6% of Tunisia's GDP DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles on the roads in Tunis STORYLINE: The Tunisian Interior Ministry stated on Friday that the losses caused by traffic accidents in the country averaged about 5.6 percent of the gross domestic product in the last few years. A report issued by the ministry on Friday said that traffic safety has become the focus of Tunisians' attention, as traffic accidents have caused huge losses of life and property to the country. According to the report, as of Dec. 23, 2022, the ministry registered a total of 5,353 traffic accidents throughout the year, an increase of 7 percent over 2021. It also registered a total of 1,014 people killed and 5,353 injured in traffic accidents. The ministry stressed that the government will work together with various non-governmental organizations to reduce the occurrence of road accidents. Xinhua News Agency corr

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Displaced Yemenis are seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child is seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child is seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child is seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Displaced Yemenis are seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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YEMEN-SANAA-REFUGEE CAMP

(230101) -- SANAA, Jan. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Children are seen inside the Dharawan camp, in the northern suburb of Sanaa, Yemen's capital, on Dec. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Feature: Displaced Yemenis struggle in cold winter amid endless civil war" (Photo by Mohammed Mohammed/Xinhua)

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2022 in the eyes of Xinhua journalists

STORY: 2022 in the eyes of Xinhua journalists DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIE E, Xinhua correspondent in UN Headquarters 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZHAO XIAONA, Xinhua correspondent in London 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MENG JING, Xinhua correspondent in Eurasia Bureau 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent in Jakarta 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LIU CHANG, Xinhua correspondent in Africa Bureau 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): XIE ZHAO, Xinhua correspondent in Rio de Janeiro 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): YAO BING, Xinhua correspondent in Middle East Bureau STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent "2022 is coming to an end. It is a year that captured many historical moments, some surprising, some disquieting and some inspiring. Looking back, what were the moments that might shape the future? What should not be overlooked in a sea of in

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China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60

STORY: China accelerates vaccination for people aged over 60 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of vaccination for people aged over 60 2. various of Bi Wu'e getting vaccinated 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e 4. various of local communities 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHENG YUANMEI, Local resident 6. various of Fan Junling getting vaccinated 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FAN JUNLING, Local resident STORYLINE: In China, over 90 percent of the population has been fully vaccinated. As the focus shifts from infection control to prevention and treatment of severe cases, China is accelerating the shots given to people aged over 60, numbering around 267 million. At Heping Hospital in Shanxi Province, 77-year-old Bi Wu'e was accompanied by her son to get vaccinated. Bi said she was not vaccinated timely because of her health conditions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) WANG ZHIQIANG, Son of Bi Wu'e "It's all for the good of the elderly, to redu

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7 killed, 5 injured in restaurant explosion in W. Türkiye

STORY: 7 killed, 5 injured in restaurant explosion in W. Türkiye DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of explosion STORYLINE: At least seven people were killed and five others injured on Friday in an explosion at a restaurant in Türkiye's western province of Aydin, the provincial governor said. Initial findings show the blast occurred when the staff was replacing an empty gas cylinder in the kitchen at a restaurant in Nazilli district of Aydin, Governor Huseyin Aksoy told reporters. Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said an investigation was launched into the explosion and one person was detained. Four of the people who lost their lives in the explosion were women and three were children, Demiroren News Agency reported. Firefighters, health workers, and police were dispatched to the scene, the Demiroren report said, adding the fire caused by the explosion has been extinguished. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 7, 2022 shows jets painting the sky in red and yellow, colors of China's national flag, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Riyadh on Dec. 7 to attend the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, and pay a state visit to Saudi Arabia. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 China's head-of-state diplomacy writes new chapter for the times On Dec. 10, Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to China after attending the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit and paying a state visit to Saudi Arabia. This year, Xi declared the 24th Olympic Winter Games of Beijing open, drawing world attention. The Chinese president made three trips abroad, visited five countries, presided over or attended multilateral meetings including the Virtual Summit to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Central

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Beijing boosts ambulance services to meet demand

STORY: Beijing boosts ambulance services to meet demand DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Beijing 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of a dispatch room 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TONG JING, Chief, Dispatch Room, Beijing Chaoyang Emergency Rescuing Center 6. various of operators 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN KUN, Director of Beijing Chaoyang Emergency Rescuing Center 8. various of ambulance crews and traffic 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): JIA LIQI, Emergency doctor in Chaoyang District 10. various of ambulance crews 11. STANDUP 3 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 12. various of ambulance crews STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent "China has recently optimized its COVID-19 response measures, shifting the focus from infection control to case treatment with the aim of preventing severe cases. So what mea

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Emergency department, ICU cope with influx of COVID-19 patients in S China hospital

STORY: Emergency department, ICU cope with influx of COVID-19 patients in S China hospital DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CEN ZHIYUAN, Deputy director of the hospital's emergency department 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LEI PING, Deputy head nurse of the hospital's emergency department 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LU LIN, Deputy head nurse of the hospital's intensive care unit 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YANG QINGMEI, Head nurse of the hospital's intensive care unit 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): YI WENFENG, Deputy chief physician of the hospital's intensive care unit STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the First People's Hospital of Nanning in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. In recent days, the hospital's emergency department and intensive care unit are seeing an influx of patients infected w

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China's global cooperation in fighting COVID-19 bears fruits

STORY: China's global cooperation in fighting COVID-19 bears fruits DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:39 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China aiding foreign countries amid the global anti-virus fight 2. various of China's medical team to Pakistan 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MA MINGHUI, Head of China's medical team to Pakistan 4. various of China's medical team to Burkina Faso 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): DONG XIAOCHUN, Head of China's medical team to Burkina Faso, Deputy chief physician of Infectious Diseases Department of Tianjin CDC 6. various of China's medical team to Zimbabwe 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SUN SHUANG, Member of China's medical team to Zimbabwe 8. various of China aiding foreign countries 9. various of China's vaccines 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AHMED OGWELL OUMA, Acting director of Africa CDC 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ZHANG TAO, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Egypt 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (Arabic): HEBA WALI, Chairperson of Egypt's Holding Company for Biologi

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Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa celebrates after winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

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Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa competes en route to winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

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Speed skating: Japan national c'ships

Momoka Horikawa competes en route to winning the women's 5,000-meter event at the speed skating national championships on Dec. 30, 2022, at YS Arena Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in a national record of 7 minutes, 1.52 seconds.

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TECO Japan representative Hsieh Chang-ting

Hsieh Chang-ting, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2022.

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TECO Japan representative Hsieh Chang-ting

Hsieh Chang-ting, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2022.

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TECO Japan representative Hsieh Chang-ting

Hsieh Chang-ting, representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2022.

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80-year-old Syrian woman tries to keep traditional silk knotting, dyeing

STORY: 80-year-old Syrian woman tries to keep traditional silk knotting, dyeing DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shamsa Bilal working 2. SOUDNBITE 1 (Arabic): SHAMSA BILAL, Traditional silk crafter 3. various of Samar Nassan working 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SAMAR NASSAN, Traditional silk crafter 5. various of Ahmad Dbaik at his shop 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): AHMAD DBAIK, Traditional silk store owner 7. various of Dbaik at his shop STORYLINE: The 80-year-old Shamsa Mohammad Bilal is trying to keep the Syrian traditional art of silk knotting and dyeing alive as long as she stays alive. In the past, people in Hama used to buy silk dresses for their brides and significant others as a form of extravagance and lavishness. However, with the accelerating pace of life and the tough economic situation, this craft has almost died as people started searching for cheaper and more modern options. Bilal has taken part in many training courses to teach

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My 2022 in China - Ep 5: Career opportunities

STORY: My 2022 in China - Ep 5: Career opportunities DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of expats living in China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): AARTHEE SALVARAJA, Operations manager from Malaysia 3. SOUNDBITE (English): DMITRII KAZNACHEEV, Sales manager from Russia 4. SOUNDBITE (English): BOLATITO KOREDE, Student from Nigeria 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MUHAMMAD NABIL, University student from Pakistan 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Business owner from Bosnia and Herzegovina 7. SOUNDBITE (English): TAMARA KAUP, University staff member from the U.S. 8. SOUNDBITE (English): ADRIAN BERZENJI, University teacher from Canada 9. SOUNDBITE (English): HELEN BEECH, University teacher from the UK 10. SOUNDBITE (English): GEORGI VIDENOV, Musician from Bulgaria 11. SOUNDBITE (English): MOHAMMAD YASSIN, University teacher from Canada STORYLINE: As year-end approaches, we hit the streets of several Chinese cities to ask expats what career opportunities China ha

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2022 shows a press conference held by the State Council joint prevention and control mechanism. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 10. China adjusts COVID-19 response policies in science-based, targeted manner Putting people's lives and health first, China has been optimizing its COVID-19 response policies in a dynamic manner in the face of a constantly mutating novel coronavirus. On Nov. 10, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting, which discussed and arranged 20 measures to further optimize epidemic prevention and control work. On Dec. 7, China further adjusted its virus prevention and control policies with 10 new measures, shifting the policy focus from infection prevention to severe cases prevention. On Dec. 26, China renamed novel coronavirus pneumonia as novel coronavirus infection and decided to downgrade its level of COVID-19 management fr

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The State Council Information Office holds a briefing on private pension schemes in Beijing, capital of China, April 25, 2022. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 7. China improves people's livelihood, brings benefits to every household Faced with epidemic resurgences and economic pressure this year, China put ensuring and improving people's livelihood in a more prominent position, and took a raft of concrete measures to achieve this principle. On Nov. 25, China launched private pension schemes in 36 cities and regions across the country. China also increased basic pension for retirees, the subsidies for people in difficulty, as well as subsidies for basic public health services. The country maintained overall stability in employment and prices. It also advanced rural revitalization after attaining victory in the battle against poverty, creating jobs for over 32 million people who had been lifted out of poverty. (Photo by Liu Jian/Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Top 10 China news stories of 2022

(221229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Warplanes of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct operations during joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island, Aug. 7, 2022. The Eastern Theater Command continued its joint combat training exercises as scheduled on Aug. 7 in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island. Top 10 China news stories of 2022 3. China shows determination to crush Taiwan separatist attempts China showed its determination to crush any attempts by separatists or external forces to seek "Taiwan independence" in the wake of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region in early August. While reiterating its consistent stance on the Taiwan question, China conducted a series of joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island. China also imposed sanctions on Pelosi and her immediate family members and punitive measures on die-hard "Taiwan independence" secessionists. (Photo by Wang Xinchao/Xinhu

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New Year-themed products light up Istanbul's candy stores

STORY: New Year-themed products light up Istanbul's candy stores DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of a candy store with lights 2. various of customers 3. SOUNDBIRE 1 (Turkish): BILAL PEHLIVAN, Candy store manager 4. various of candy products 5. SOUNDBIRE 2 (Turkish): YASEMIN MUSLU, Customer from neighboring city of Kocaeli 6. various of the candy store 7. various of a patisserie 8. SOUNDBIRE 3 (Turkish): CAN AKKUS, Patisserie store manager 9. various of patisseries STORYLINE: Candy stores across Istanbul have lit up with New Year's Eve decorations and filled their showcases with eye-catching colorful products. Serving Turkish delight or candy to their guests on special occasions with the saying "Let's eat sweet and talk sweet" is a broad tradition for Turks and the best way to wish a "sweet new year." A historic candy store at the heart of the Anatolian side district of Kadikoy has become an attraction center for l

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Europe shivers in energy crisis: Year in review

STORY: Europe shivers in energy crisis: Year in review DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:09:35 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Italian): LAURA RAMONI, Bar owner in Rome 2. various of views in Eruope 3. table of energy inflation rate in the EU in 2022 - Monthly data (annual rate of change) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PAL JAUERNIK, Administrator of a "senior village" in Fredensborg, Denmark 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MICHAL PASIEKA, Warsaw resident 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): SAHRA, Fast food waitress in France 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Hungarian): GERGELY KARACSONY, Mayor of Budapest 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): NIGEL BARNARD, Pensioner in Copenhagen "Because I'm a pensioner, it's perhaps more effective on my way of life than it is for people that are still earning a living. Because my income is fixed." 9. SOUNDBITE 7 (Slovenian): VUKADINKA MARIJA PAVLIN, Citizen in Ljubljana 10. SOUNDBITE 8 (Greek): NIKOS KAFES, Greek resident 11. SOUNDBITE 9 (Greek): IOANNIS GLYKOS, President of