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Farmers Mobilize Against Macron In Toulouse - France

A placard amid tractors, Imports Death of French agriculture Dependence Famines Wars Inevitable . Farmers from the Occitanie region had been gathering in Montaudran, south of Toulouse, since early in the day. Regional mobilization of farmers for Macron s visit to Toulouse. Mercosur, Pac, Fertilizer taxes. The young farmers gave an appointment to all farmers, to defend the agricultural world. France, Toulouse on November 12, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Mobilize Against Macron In Toulouse - France

A placard amid tractors, Imports Death of French agriculture Dependence Famines Wars Inevitable . Farmers from the Occitanie region had been gathering in Montaudran, south of Toulouse, since early in the day. Regional mobilization of farmers for Macron s visit to Toulouse. Mercosur, Pac, Fertilizer taxes. The young farmers gave an appointment to all farmers, to defend the agricultural world. France, Toulouse on November 12, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist Darwis (40) utilised a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Electric Vehicle - Indonesia

On October 2, 2025, a motorist is seen using a public electric vehicle charging station (SPKLU) in Medan, North Sumatra, to charge his electric vehicle (EV). This action exemplifies Indonesia's commitment to advancing green energy initiatives, a strategy led by the State Electric Company (PLN) through the extensive electrification across multiple sectors. The swift development of SPKLU infrastructure represents a critical measure in diminishing the nation's dependence on fossil fuels. It facilitates a seamless transition toward a sustainable, low-emission electricity system, ultimately contributing to a cleaner energy future for all citizens. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Stephane Sejourne Speaks to The Media - Brussels

Stephane Sejourne, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industrial Strategy and Prosperity, addresses the media in Belgium, Brussels on March 25, 2025. The EU unveils 47 priority projects for the extraction, processing and recycling of rare earths and strategic metals on European soil, in order to reduce dependence on China and secure supplies for industry, the Critical raw materials act, the plan to secure its metal supplies. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MALAYSIA-SEMICONDUCTOR IC DESIGN PARK-LAUNCH

(240807) -- SELANGOR, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malaysia's Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli speaks at the launch of the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park in Selangor state, Malaysia, Aug. 6, 2024. Malaysia aims to expand its domestic semiconductor design capabilities as it seeks to develop the sector and reduce its foreign dependence, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said on Tuesday. (Photo by Li Xiaoran/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024

STORY: French expert upbeat on China's economic outlook in 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 3. various of China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe 5. various of China STORYLINE: In a recent in interview with Xinhua, a French economist foresees a promising outlook for China's economic growth, expecting the country's greater contribution to the global economy. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): MICHEL RUIMY, Economist, Professor of economy at Sciences Po Paris and ESCP Europe "China's qualitative development is positive as it will contribute to the prosperity of the country and the world. It is based on: more sustainable economic growth. China is seeking to reduce its dependence on carbon-intensive industries and promote high value-added

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Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant

STORY: Egyptian, Russian presidents lay foundation for new unit of nuclear plant SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin virtually participating in the foundation-laying ceremony (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. "Today, they are writing a new bright chapter in history by fulfilling the long-held aspiration of all Egyptians of owning a peaceful nuclear plant," said the Egyptian president. Al-Sisi added that Egypt's peaceful nuclear program shall contribute to providing safe, cheap, and long-term energy supplies, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and avoiding fluctuations in their prices. He described the project

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Türkiye to start domestic production of Hepatitis A vaccine: president

STORY: Türkiye to start domestic production of Hepatitis A vaccine: president SHOOTING TIME:Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony of the KeyVac Vaccine Production Center in Ankara 2. various of Erdogan visiting the vaccine production center STORYLINE: Hepatitis A vaccine, of which Türkiye gets mostly supplies from abroad, will be produced domestically, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday. Erdogan made the remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the KeyVac Vaccine Production Center in the Turkish capital of Ankara, a joint venture of Türkiye's Alagoz Holding and China's Sinovac Biotech, with a total factory area of 29,500 square meters. Türkiye will be the fourth country to produce this vaccine at the highest standard, Erdogan said. "Our dependence on foreign supplies will decrease. We will also have advanced and trained human resources," he added. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporti

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Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies

STORY: Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAUSTIN MIGISHA, Partnership officer for KickStart International 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN HAKIZIMANA, Youth engagement in Agriculture Network employee STORYLINE: An agriculture exhibition is showcasing modern technologies to Rwandan farmers to help them raise crop output and improve livelihoods. The annual event, organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, is held this year under the theme "Transforming Agriculture into a Resilient and Competitive Sector through Technology, Innovation and Investment." A starter pump, designed to help farmers grow crops uninterrupted all year round and avoid dependence on rainfall, is one of the technologies showcased at the July 20-29 show in Mulindi show ground in Kigali, the Rwandan capital. Designed by KickStart Internationa

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Türkiye should diversify energy sources, work for green transition: expert

STORY: Türkiye should diversify energy sources, work for green transition: expert DATELINE: July 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Türkiye's natural gas facilities 2. various of Türkiye's Akkuyu nuclear power plant 3. various of oil refineries in Türkiye 4. various of solar energy fields in Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 5. SOUNDBITE (English): MITHAT RENDE, Expert on energy affairs STORYLINE: Türkiye should diversify its energy sources and engage further in green transition and renewables to reduce its foreign energy dependence, a Turkish energy expert has said. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Mithat Rende, a former ambassador and analyst on energy affairs, explained that the Russia-Ukraine crisis told everyone a lesson not to be dependent on a sole country for energy. SOUNDBITE (English): MITHAT RENDE, Expert on energy affairs "In order to further enhance energy security, Türkiye should focus on its domestic energy sources. The Turkish autho

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China-EU green energy cooperation enjoys broad prospects: business insiders

STORY: China-EU green energy cooperation enjoys broad prospects: business insiders DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of renewable energies in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): AUGUST STUETZLE, Member of the board of AgroScience Capital AG 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ALEXIS ROIG, Barcelona's Chief Science and Tech Envoy and CEO of SciTech DiploHub 4. various of renewable energies in China STORYLINE: Business insiders in Europe have voiced hope for enhancing cooperation in green energy between Europe and China. In recent years, China has been making strides in shifting from its dependence on coal to renewables for power generation. Official figures show China's renewable energy power generation reached 2.7 trillion kWh in 2022, accounting for 31.6 percent of the country's total electricity consumption, an increase of 1.7 percentage points compared with 2021. SOUNDBITE 1 (German): AUGUST STUETZLE, Member of the board of AgroScience Capital AG "I t

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Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field

STORY: Türkiye starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Turkish natural gas facilities in Filyos, Zonguldak (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of commissioning ceremony in Filyos, Zonguldak (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aimed at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. The gas, shipped from a depth of 2,200 meters at the offshore Sakarya field via a 170-kilometer-long subsea pipeline and through various compression plants, was delivered to the newly constructed Filyos land facility located in the northern Zonguldak province. Attending a commissioning ceremony of Black Sea natural gas in Zonguldak, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye is "taking a historic step toward energy independence." "With great efforts and stride, the natural gas disco

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TÜRKIYE-FILYOS-NATURAL GAS-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

(230420) -- FILYOS (TÜRKIYE), April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a gas flame at Filyos land facility in Filyos, Zonguldak province, Türkiye. Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-FILYOS-NATURAL GAS-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

(230420) -- FILYOS (TÜRKIYE), April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2023 shows a gas flame at Filyos land facility in Filyos, Zonguldak province, Türkiye. Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-FILYOS-NATURAL GAS-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

(230420) -- FILYOS (TÜRKIYE), April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C, Rear) attends a commissioning ceremony of Black Sea natural gas in Filyos, Zonguldak province, Türkiye, on April 20, 2023. Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-FILYOS-NATURAL GAS-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

(230420) -- FILYOS (TÜRKIYE), April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other officials attend a commissioning ceremony of Black Sea natural gas in Filyos, Zonguldak province, Türkiye, on April 20, 2023. Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-FILYOS-NATURAL GAS-COMMISSIONING CEREMONY

(230420) -- FILYOS (TÜRKIYE), April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other officials attend a commissioning ceremony of Black Sea natural gas in Filyos, Zonguldak province, Türkiye, on April 20, 2023. Türkiye on Thursday started the delivery of natural gas from its Black Sea field, as part of its flagship project aiming at reducing the country's dependence on energy imports. (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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Russian UN envoy stresses need to "de-dollarize" world economy

STORY: Russian UN envoy stresses need to "de-dollarize" world economy DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Vassily Nebenzia taking seat 2. SOUNDBITE (English): VASSILY NEBENZIA, Russian ambassador to the UN STORYLINE: Russian ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia on Monday stressed the need to "de-dollarize" the world economy after the West's sanctions against Russia caused concerns about the reliability of the dollar-based international payment system. Russia has been talking about the need to delink itself from the dependence on the U.S. dollar and other Western currencies for a long time, he told a press conference at UN headquarters as his country assumed the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. Dependence on the U.S. dollar and other Western currencies is not just an issue for Russia, but for many other countries, given what happened after the European Union, the United States and some

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Young Zambian ventures into production of environment-friendly charcoal briquettes

STORY: Young Zambian ventures into production of environment-friendly charcoal briquettes DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:31 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of charcoal briskets 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAMMY MUHOSHO, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baila Energy Limited 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMMY MUHOSHO, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baila Energy Limited 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMMY MUHOSHO, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baila Energy Limited 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SAMMY MUHOSHO, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Baila Energy Limited STORYLINE: In an effort to contribute to the fight against climate change, a young Zambian entrepreneur has ventured into the production of charcoal briskets as an alternative energy source. The move is meant to help lessen dependence on charcoal made from trees, which has resulted in high levels of deforestation in the southern African nation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAMMY MUHOSHO, Founder and Chief

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GLOBALink | China powers ahead with renewables, carbon reduction

STORY: China powers ahead with renewables, carbon reduction DATELINE: Feb. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscapes in China 2. various of wind farms in China 3. various of photovoltaic power stations in China 4. various of the Baihetan hydropower station 5. various of hydropower stations in China STORYLINE: China has been making huge strides in shifting from its dependence on coal to renewables for power generation, a boon to achieving the country's "dual carbon" goals and tackling global climate change. China's renewable energy power generation reached 2.7 trillion kWh in 2022, accounting for 31.6 percent of the country's total electricity consumption. The newly installed renewable energy capacity reached 152 million kilowatts, accounting for 76.2 percent of the country's newly installed power generation capacity. China saw several landmark energy projects completed in 2022, including the full operation of the Baihetan hydropower station, the

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Türkiye revises up reserves in offshore gas fields: minister

STORY: Türkiye revises up reserves in offshore gas fields: minister DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ENERGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the offshore gas fields STORYLINE: Türkiye has revised up its natural gas recoverable reserves in the Sakarya gas field off the Black Sea coast after a re-evaluation work in the existing wells and a new discovery in the field, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Donmez said on Tuesday. The total amount of recoverable reserves in this field is now calculated to be 710 billion cubic meters. Turkish announcement for boosting gas reserves comes at a critical time amid efforts to diversify away from its dependence on oil and gas imports. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Ankara. (XHTV)

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EU, China should strengthen dialogue and cooperation: Spanish expert

STORY: EU, China should strengthen dialogue and cooperation: Spanish expert DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street scenes in China 2. various of EU headquarters 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): INES ARCO, Specialist in East Asian and Chinese politics at the Barcelona Center for International Affairs (CIDOB) STORYLINE: A Spanish expert has said that the EU and China are economically interdependent that the two sides should strengthen bilateral dialogue and cooperation. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): INES ARCO, Specialist in East Asian and Chinese politics at the Barcelona Center for International Affairs (CIDOB) "When we talk about Europe being dependent on China in some ways, China also has some dependence on Europe, which makes it a relationship in which the interdependency requires cooperation and dialogue so that each side can continue defining the relationship." In the first 10 months of 2022, China-European Union (EU) trade value hit 711.4 billion U.S

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Workbooks used for treatment of drug dependence

TOKYO, Japan - Workbooks are used for the treatment of drug dependence in Japan. The two books on the right side are from the Serigaya Methamphetamine Relapse Prevention Program (SMARPP), while those on the left are from the Life series of textbooks of the Saitama prefectural psychiatric hospital.

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Japan is underdeveloped in drug dependence treatment

TOKYO, Japan - Japan is underdeveloped in the treatment of drug dependence, according to Toshihiko Matsumoto, section chief of the Department of Drug Dependence Research at National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry's National Institute of Mental Health, seen in this photo.

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Bhutan NGO head says drug addiction is mental disorder

THIMPHU, Bhutan - Tshewang Tenzin, a former marihuana addict who heads a nongovernmental organization in Bhutan's capital Thimphu, talks about the difficulty of curing drug dependence, which he says is a mental disorder, at his office in June 2014.

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Edano at Japan-Russia investment forum

KAZAN, Russia - Japanese industry minister Yukio Edano gives a speech at the Japan-Russia Investment Forum in Kazan, Russia on June 6, 2012. Edano showed Tokyo's eagerness to promote resource developments in Russia's Far East and East Siberia areas as Japan seeks to reduce its dependence on nuclear power.

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Okinawa struggling to grow out of dependence on public works

FUKUOKA, Japan - Photo shows the Okinawa prefectural government building in Naha on April 27, 2012. Officials are discussing the use of central government subsidies. Since its return to Japan in 1972 from U.S. administration, Okinawa has been reliant on public works expenditure for building infrastructure, financed by the central government, in reinvigorating and developing its economy.

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Softbank's Son launches green energy foundation

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Corp. President Masayoshi Son (4th from R) poses for photos with Tomas Kaberger (4th from L), former director general of the Swedish Energy Agency, at a meeting to mark the launch of the Japan Renewable Energy Foundation in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2011. Son established the foundation with 1 billion yen of his own money to promote renewable energy and help Japan break away from dependence on nuclear energy. Kaberger heads the foundation.

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Softbank's Son launches green energy foundation

TOKYO, Japan - Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of Softbank Corp., speaks at an inaugural gathering of a natural energy foundation in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2011. Son established the foundation with 1 billion yen of his own money to promote renewable energy and to break away from dependence on nuclear energy.

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Softbank's Son, governors to push for green energy

AKITA, Japan - Masayoshi Son (C), president of telecom conglomerate Softbank Corp., speaks after a meeting with governors from prefectures across Japan in the city of Akita, northeastern Japan, on July 13, 2011. They launched a council the same day aimed at reducing dependence on nuclear power by promoting the use of renewable energy, such as building solar power plants on idle farmland.

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Toyota chief calls for once-in-a-century shakeup

TOKYO, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda delivers a speech at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Oct. 2, 2009. Toyoda said a ''once-in-a-century shakeup'' is necessary to free the battered auto industry from oil dependence and promised to bring the company back to its roots in pursuing a customer-first policy.

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'Anatomy of Dependence' author Doi dies at 89

TOKYO, Japan - Renowned psychoanalyst Takeo Doi (in this undated file photo), who penned the 1970s bestseller ''The Anatomy of Dependence,'' died July 5. He was 89.

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Evans doubts Japan dependence on U.S. nuke deterrence

TOKYO, Japan - Former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 27. Evans, co-chair of the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, is in Tokyo following a regional meeting of the organization in Beijing last week.

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EU's energy dependence among central sectors of Europe's geopolitical stakes: French expert

STORY: EU's energy dependence among central sectors of Europe's geopolitical stakes: French expert DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views 2. SOUNDBITE (French): MARINE RAFFRAY, Agricultural Economist at the French Chambers of Agriculture STORYLINE: A French expert has said EU's energy dependence on Russia is one of the central sectors of Europe's geopolitical stakes at the moment. Marine Raffray, an economist at the French Chambers of Agriculture, said in a recent interview that the alternatives to Russian gas that European countries are seeking will not help them much in the energy crisis. SOUNDBITE (French): MARINE RAFFRAY, Agricultural Economist at the French Chambers of Agriculture "If we look at the data on the EU's energy dependence, as this is really one of the central sectors of Europe's geopolitical stakes at the moment, the EU's dependence on Russia is very clear. Russia is the EU's main supplier of oil and gas, well ahea

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Future Investment Initiative conference kicks off in Saudi Arabia

STORY: Future Investment Initiative conference kicks off in Saudi Arabia DATELINE: Oct. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Riyadh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th edition of the FII conference 2. STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. various of the conference STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2022 kicked off Tuesday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception, the Saudi conference has become a high-profile platform for the kingdom to attract investment and promote its Vision 2030 framework (a strategic framework to reduce dependence on oil)." The 6th edition of the FII conference will last for three days under the theme "Investing in Humanity: Enabling a New Global Order." Some 500 Saudi or overseas speakers from different sectors will share their insights. 180 sessions, 30 workshops and four mini-summits are to be held during the conference. The FII said on its website that this year'

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Russian FM says Moscow no longer trusts U.S., EU

STORY: Russian FM says Moscow no longer trusts U.S., EU DATELINE: July 2, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Moscow 2. various of EU 3. various of Ukraine STORYLINE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia will no longer trust the United States and the European Union (EU). Lavrov made the remarks at a meeting on Thursday with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei in Minsk, noting that Russia has been taking all measures to reduce its dependence on the West in key areas. Russia does not close the door to the resumption of relations with the West forever, Lavrov said, adding that if dialogue is resumed, it will be held on the basis of equality and the balance of interests of all participants. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday that Ukraine's bid to join the EU is "within reach" but requires "hard work, determination and above all unity of purpose." Add

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Japan lists 7 items for supply action over current Russia dependence

Koichi Hagiuda, Japan's minister of economy, trade and industry, attends a meeting of a government task force on strategic commodities and energy supply chains on March 31, 2022, in Tokyo. Seven items, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas, were specified as important commodities that need to be secured stably via producers other than Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

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EU scrambles to shake off dependence on Russian energy amid Ukraine conflict

STORY: EU scrambles to shake off dependence on Russian energy amid Ukraine conflict DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:41 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Europe 2. STANDUP 1 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: The European Union (EU) is under mounting pressure to ban the imports of Russian energy as European leaders and U.S. President Joe Biden are set to meet and discuss deterrence measures against Russia at an EU summit on Thursday. Since over 40 percent of the EU's natural gas and 25 percent of its oil consumption come from Russia, the member states are split on whether an embargo on Russian energy imports should be put in place. The sanctions imposed by the U.S. and the United Kingdom (UK) on Russia's energy sector in response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict have already sent shockwaves through the world's energy markets. STANDUP 1 (English): HE XIYUE, Xinhua correspondent "For the past week, Spani

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Macron unveils re-election manifesto

STORY: Macron unveils re-election manifesto DATELINE: March 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of press conference 2. various of Macron's speech (Official authorized video) STORYLINE: French President Emmanuel Macron presented on Thursday his program for the presidential elections to be held in April. At a press conference, Macron laid out his reform plans that cover a broad range of sectors: the economy, culture, agriculture, defense, education, the workplace, gender equality, welfare, households, seniors and the country's institutions. "We must make France a more independent nation within a strong Europe," Macron said. To achieve this goal, he said the government would have to invest 30 billion euros (33.3 billion U.S. dollars) in various high-growth sectors. Macron's goal for the next five years is "to develop 100 percent French sectors" to wean the country off its dependence on imported energy and industrial goods. He said that his aim would be to inc

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EU announces plan to slash Russian gas dependence

STORY: EU announces plan to slash Russian gas dependence DATELINE: March 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: Brussels CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of European Commission building in Brussels 2. various of a press conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANS TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the EU Commission 4. various of gas pipelines 5. various of gas pollution 6. various of renewable energy 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KADRI SIMSON, European Commissioner for Energy STORYLINE: The European Commission announced on Tuesday a plan to reduce the European Union (EU)'s demand for Russian gas by two-thirds before the end of the year, expecting to be independent of Russian fossil fuels well before 2030. In response to rising energy prices in Europe and the current uncertainty on supply, the plan, REPowerEU, will seek to diversify gas supplies, the Commission said in a press release on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FRANS TIMMERMANS, Vice-President of the EU Commission "We must defend Eu

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Evans doubts Japan dependence on U.S. nuke deterrence

TOKYO, Japan - Former Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 27. Evans, co-chair of the International Commission on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament, is in Tokyo following a regional meeting of the organization in Beijing last week. (Kyodo)