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Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert

STORY: Latest U.S. tariff hikes aim at disrupting China's progress: Egyptian expert SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of exterior of the White House 2. various of Chinese EVs 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of China's green development 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: The U.S. recently announced new tariffs on a variety of imports from China, including EVs, solar cells and other clean-energy products. A Cairo-based expert said this hostile move is a U.S. tool to disrupt China's industrial and technological progress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The U.S. protective measures that raised tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 25% to 100% will prevent the American market from importing these electric vehicles. However, th

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A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential

STORY: A closer look at China's economic steadiness, vitality and potential SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BENJAMIN MGANA, Chief Editor of Foreign News of The Guardian, Tanzania 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BRENDAN AHERN, Chief investment officer with U.S.-based asset management firm Krane Funds Advisors LLC 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): XN IRAKI, Kenyan economist 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): STEPHEN PERRY, President emeritus of Britain's 48 Group Club STORYLINE: China's economic performance for the first quarter of this year was unveiled. Notably, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported a 5.3 percent year-on-year GDP increase in Q1, exceeding market projections and surpassing the government's annual target of around 5 percent. The performance is described as

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Egypt denies building shelters to receive Palestinians fleeing Gaza conflict

STORY: Egypt denies building shelters to receive Palestinians fleeing Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan speaking 2. various of Rafah 3. trucks loaded with humanitarian aid STORYLINE: Egypt on Friday denied reports that it is building shelters at its border area with the Gaza Strip to receive Palestinians in the event of forced displacement from the ongoing conflict. In a statement, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Egypt categorically denied "what was reported by some international media" regarding Egypt's preparations to build shelters along its borders with Gaza to receive Palestinians fleeing the conflict. Rashwan stressed that Egypt rejects any forced or voluntary displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to its outside, especially to Egyptian territories. He said that displacing the Palestinia

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Egypt denies Israel's allegations of preventing aid from entering Gaza

STORY: Egypt denies Israel's allegations of preventing aid from entering Gaza SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rafah border crossing (recent footage) 2. various of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid (recent footage) STORYLINE: Egypt denied on Friday the "allegations and lies" of the Israeli defense team before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Egypt is responsible for preventing the entry of humanitarian and relief aid into the Gaza Strip from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing. Israeli officials have confirmed dozens of times in public statements since the start of the aggression on Gaza that "they will not allow aid to enter the Gaza Strip, particularly fuel, because this is a part of the war that their state is waging against the Strip," Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service Diaa Rashwan, said in a statement. The Egyptian official noted when Israel found itself before the Inter

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker transfers humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Qatar Emiri Air Force plane carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip lands in Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-INJURED GAZANS-TREATMENT

(231201) -- CAIRO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances wait to enter Gaza at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that so far 575 injured Gazans had been admitted to Egyptian hospitals for treatment after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker transfers humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-INJURED GAZANS-TREATMENT

(231201) -- CAIRO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances wait to enter Gaza at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing on Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that so far 575 injured Gazans had been admitted to Egyptian hospitals for treatment after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Workers transfer humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Qatar Emiri Air Force plane carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip waits to be unloaded at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-INJURED GAZANS-TREATMENT

(231201) -- CAIRO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An injured Gazan woman receives treatment at El Arish General Hospital in North Sinai province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that so far 575 injured Gazans had been admitted to Egyptian hospitals for treatment after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members unload humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip from a plane at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-INJURED GAZANS-TREATMENT

(231201) -- CAIRO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Injured Gazans receive treatment at El Arish General Hospital in North Sinai province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that so far 575 injured Gazans had been admitted to Egyptian hospitals for treatment after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-AL-ARISH-AIRPORT-GAZA-HUMANITARIAN AID

(231201) -- NORTH SINAI PROVINCE, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Qatar Emiri Air Force plane carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip waits to be unloaded at Al-Arish Airport in North Sinai Province, Egypt, Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that 239 planes carrying humanitarian aid to the war-torn Gaza Strip had landed in Egypt's Al-Arish Airport since Oct. 21. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-INJURED GAZANS-TREATMENT

(231201) -- CAIRO, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An ambulance drives through the Rafah crossing back to Egypt from Gaza on Nov. 30, 2023. Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Chairman Diaa Rashwan said on Wednesday that so far 575 injured Gazans had been admitted to Egyptian hospitals for treatment after the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in early October. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-STRANDED PALESTINIANS

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian people wait to cross into Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said that the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing will allow the entry of Palestinians stranded in the country into the Gaza Strip at their will. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH-ISRAEL-HAMAS-TRUCE-GAS

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait to fill up gas cylinders in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Confirming the truce agreement had taken effect, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement that 130,000 liters of diesel and four trucks of gas from Egypt will enter the Gaza Strip daily. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-STRANDED PALESTINIANS

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian people wait to cross into Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said that the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing will allow the entry of Palestinians stranded in the country into the Gaza Strip at their will. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-STRANDED PALESTINIANS

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian woman waits to cross into Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said that the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing will allow the entry of Palestinians stranded in the country into the Gaza Strip at their will. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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MIDEAST-GAZA-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- GAZA, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck with humanitarian aid enters the Gazan side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck returns from Gaza at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A truck returns from Gaza at the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fuel trucks line up to enter Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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EGYPT-RAFAH CROSSING-TEMPORARY HUMANITARIAN TRUCE-TRUCKS-AID

(231124) -- RAFAH CROSSING, Nov. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Trucks with humanitarian aid enter Gaza from the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing, on Nov. 24, 2023. The first temporary humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel entered into force at 7:00 a.m. local time (0500 GMT) on Friday in the Gaza Strip. Some 200 trucks, loaded with food, medicine and water, can enter daily for the first time since the start of the war on Oct. 7, Diaa Rashwan, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS), said in a statement. (Photo by Mohamed Asad/Xinhua)

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Egypt says not to accept any solution of regional issues at its expense

STORY: Egypt says not to accept any solution of regional issues at its expense SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 31, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: EL-ARISH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of shots in North Sinai, Egypt 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA RASHWAN, Head of Egyptian Information Service 4. various of shots in North Sinai, Egypt STORYLINE: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday said that Egypt would not accept any solution of regional issues at its expense. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with tribesmen in North Sinai's city of El-Arish. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOSTAFA MADBOULY, Egyptian Prime Minister "Egypt will not allow the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to expand whether at Egypt's expense or at the expense of other countries. This message should be clear to the whole world. The only solution to solve the issue acknowledged by the whole world is a two-state solution." SOUNDBITE

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A glimpse of BRI projects from space

STORY: A glimpse of BRI projects from space DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:13 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects 2. various of satellite images of BRI projects 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim Director of Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, Cuba 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation, U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DENNIS MUNENE MWANIKI, Executive Director, China-Africa Center, Kenya 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): NGUK YANG DENNIS NAI, Vanuatuan Ambassador to China 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANNITA MONTOUTE, Interim Director of Institute of International Relations, The University of the West Indies, Cuba "I really like the concept of the Belt and Road Initiative, because as one of the central pillars, it's about infrastructure and connectivity. And that is to facilitate

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BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert

STORY: BRI a very important initiative for humanity: Egyptian expert DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI projects in Egypt 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has spoken highly of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), saying it's a very important initiative for humanity. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the BRI, which has attracted more than three-quarters of the world's countries and 32 international organizations. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "The Belt and Road Initiative is a very important initiative for humanity. It is an economic development initiative that benefits everyone. Over the past 10 years, it has had a positive impact. In the last 10 years, many countries have joined it (BRI), because they are confident that this initiative is in their interest. This initiative w

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U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit sparks strong protest, criticism

STORY: U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit sparks strong protest, criticism DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of protesters 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Protesters 3. various of G7 Summit 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 6. various of street views in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): Protesters "No to War." "Smash the G7 Hiroshima Summit." The U.S.-led Group of Seven (G7) ended its three-day gathering last weekend in Hiroshima, Japan amid days of protests. In the bloc's communique, the G7 leaders said they are not "decoupling" from China but "de-risking" instead. Experts said the U.S.-manipulated G7 Summit only escalates tensions and seeks to contain China's peaceful development. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation "I don't think that the aim of the G7

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U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension

STORY: U.S.-manipulated G7 rips world apart, creates tension DATELINE: May 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:19 LOCATION: HIROSHIMA, Japan CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the G7 Summit 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 4. various of protesters in Hiroshima's Funairi Daiichi Park 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CODY URBAN, Member of a U.S. anti-war civic group STORYLINE: At the Group of Seven (G7) Summit starting in Japan's western city of Hiroshima Friday, the U.S.-led clique is again hyping up their so-called "law and order," whereas some political observers consider it a scheme to play small-clique politics and dictate to the rest of the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAEB RAWASHDEH, Political analyst at Jordan Press Foundation "This G7 summit in Hiroshima, the aim is not to solve the problems. On the contrary, they want to escalate current tensions. It will bring mor

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China inspires world in human rights protection: experts

STORY: China inspires world in human rights protection: experts DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: BEIJING CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAVED HASSAN, Pakistani economist 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: A new think tank report released on Monday said China's outlook on human rights has been continuously enriched and improved in practice. The report was jointly released by the China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the New China Research under Xinhua News Agency. It said China has formed a contemporary outlook on human rights with "people" as the center, "development" as the driving force and "a life of contentment" as the goal. Over the past decades, China has lifted some 770 million rural Chinese out of poverty, and increased its per capita disposable income by more than 180 times. The country also raised its average life expectancy to 78.2 years from less than 35 years befor

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U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber

STORY: U.S. idea of human rights, democracy a lie of over 70 years: Egyptian business chamber DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:29 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: An Egyptian expert has said the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce "In my opinion, the U.S. idea about human rights and democracy is a lie that we have heard for over 70 years. China has won not only in trade, but also in advanced technology and innovation, which terrifies the U.S. because China has become a modern technological country. Therefore, the U.S. declares its support to any separatist movement, group, militia, or anything else against China. China's determination, its historical rights, and international support are the reasons for the failure of these fake separatist attempts, whic

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Experts: 20th CPC National Congress important for future

STORY: Experts: 20th CPC National Congress important for future DATELINE: Oct. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 3. STANDUP 2 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman of Observer Research Foundation in India 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary-general of Cairo-based Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHARLES ONUNAIJU, Director of the Abuja-based Center for China Studies 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MELAKU MULUALEM, Senior international relations and diplomacy researcher at Ethiopia's Institute of Strategic Affairs 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JEAN CHRISTOPHE ISEUX VON PFETTEN, President of the Institute for East-West Strategic Studies in Britain STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): WU YAO, Xinhua correspondent "The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC)

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An Arabian horse enthusiast gets closer to dream of resurrecting Iraqi equine industry

STORY: An Arabian horse enthusiast gets closer to dream of resurrecting Iraqi equine industry DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:48 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of purebred Arabian horses in al-Zawraa Park in Baghdad 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DR. BAKR FAROUQ, Veterinarian in charge of the Arabian Horse Care Department in al-Zawraa Park 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AL-KHAFAJI DIAA, Arabian horse breeder and horse racing enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): Ali KADHIM MOHAMMAD, Director of the Iraqi Central School for Equestrian Education STORYLINE: Back in 2003 during the U.S-led invasion of Iraq, Bakr Farouq, an Iraqi veterinarian, managed to save 16 rare purebred Arabian horses owned by former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. Farouq, now the head of the Arabian Horse Care Department in Baghdad's al-Zawraa Park, then risked his life in evacuating the horses, owned by Hussein's Arabian Knight Club, from the presidential palace to the Iraqi Equestrian Club in the al-Ameriyah neighborhood

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Lebanese medical workers warn of hospitals shutdown risks amid financial crisis

STORY: Lebanese medical workers warn of hospitals shutdown risks amid financial crisis DATELINE: May 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:16 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of employees of hospitals protesting in front of the central bank 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA BAYTAMOUNI, Nurse 3. various of employees protesting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): LAMIS AKIKI, Physician 5. various of protesters chanting slogans against banks 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SULEIMAN HAROUN, President of Syndicate of Private Hospitals 7. various of doctors holding flags STORYLINE: Hundreds of doctors and nurses on Thursday staged a protest near Lebanon's central bank due to a shortage of funds, which threatens to shut down big hospitals in the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): DIAA BAYTAMOUNI, Nurse "Today, we are standing here because we are demanding for our rights and our salaries, the rights of the health sector, we have gone through the COVID-19 crisis, the Beirut port blasts. We are fighting without access to medicines

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Chinese products become more popular in Middle East during Ramadan

STORY: Chinese products become more popular in Middle East during Ramadan DATELINE: April 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese goods 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED MAALLEH, Shop owner at Shorja market in Baghdad, Iraq 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABDULRAHMAN ALAWWAD, Saudi Arabian businessman 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): DIAA HELMY, Secretary general, Egyptian-Chinese Chamber of Commerce STORYLINE: Lanterns, toys and prayer rugs... these products are very popular in Middle Eastern countries during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Most of the products are from Yiwu, which is widely known as the world's supermarket and China's small commodity hub. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMED MAALLEH, Shop owner at Shorja market in Baghdad, Iraq "Chinese goods are favored by consumers for their good quality and lower prices compared with other products. Since my friends and I started selling Chinese products, our living standards have been significantly improved." SOUND