Young entrepreneurs from Spain, China meet to explore business opportunities

STORY: Young entrepreneurs from Spain, China meet to explore business opportunities DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Madrid street views and young entrepreneurs 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAISY WANG, Director of European Organizing Committee World Digital Economy Forum 3. various of event with young entrepreneurs 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): EMILIO FROJAN, CEO of Velca STORYLINE: Young entrepreneurs from China and Spain have recently met to discuss opportunities between the two countries in terms of entrepreneurship and internationalization at a meeting held by NI HAO CONECTA (NHC), a business and communication platform, in Madrid. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAISY WANG, Director of European Organizing Committee World Digital Economy Forum "We offer digital solutions to start-up companies as well as we export and we want to make connections to worldwide digital start-ups for their innovative mindset, and also for them to exchange ideas, concepts and

Chinese tech companies return to world's top AV fair in Barcelona

STORY: Chinese tech companies return to world's top AV fair in Barcelona DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLEY DONG, Marketing manager for Ledman based in China's Guangdong 3. various of booths 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FELIX WANG, Manager at touch screen technology company Micron based in China's Guangdong 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MIKE BLACKMAN, Managing director of the ISE STORYLINE: Chinese tech companies were celebrating the chance to return to Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) held in Spain's Barcelona between Jan. 31 and Feb. 3 after a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world's leading audiovisual (AV) systems integration show, the event attracted over 1,000 exhibitors and an estimated 52,000 visitors from around the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LESLEY DONG, Marketing manager for Ledman based in China's Guangdong "It's great. I didn't imagine that so many people c

Chinese Lantern Festival celebrated in Zagreb school

STORY: Chinese Lantern Festival celebrated in Zagreb school DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRESIMIR JURAK, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Croatian): LJILJANA KLINGER, Principal of Matija Gubec International School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NIKA MOSTAKIC, Student STORYLINE: A celebration was organized at the Matija Gubec International School in Croatia to mark the Chinese Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb. 5 this year. The school has been the first in Croatia where children can learn the Chinese language. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KRESIMIR JURAK, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Zagreb "We are celebrating opening up and Confucius Institute going back, opening with cultural events all around Croatia, all around Zagreb. We hope that starting the new Lunar year, the Year of the Rabbit, we are starting basically to go back to our tea

Chinese farmers prepare for spring plowing with technologies

STORY: Chinese farmers prepare for spring plowing with technologies DATELINE: Feb. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a farm in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province 2. various of farmers checking farm equipment and machinery 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHANG QING, Qingyuan Family Farm in Dong'e County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province 4. various of farmers checking farm equipment and machinery 5. various of agricultural technicians and farmers 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG LIHUA, Head of a chili farming cooperative in Xiangyang, Hubei Province 7. various of a chili farm 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG JIE, Deputy director, Institute of Vegetables, Xiangyang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hubei Province 9. various of agricultural technicians giving on-site guidance 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): CHENG BANG, Director of Plantation Development Center, Fengjie County, Chongqing 11. various of digging STORYLINE: As the weather gradually turns warmer in some part

CIA chief warns of Xi's ambition over Taiwan

CIA chief warns of Xi's ambition over Taiwan

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns speaks at an event at Georgetown University in Washington on Feb. 2, 2023. He said the United States knows "as a matter of intelligence" that Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the military to be ready to conduct an invasion of Taiwan by 2027.

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(230202) -- BEIJING, Feb. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly Csaba Korosi in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

WWII sex slavery victims in Philippines urge Japan to recognize war crimes

STORY: WWII sex slavery victims in Philippines urge Japan to recognize war crimes DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:41 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Lila Pilipina members 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON CABUSAO-SILVA, Executive director of Lila Pilipina 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHARON CABUSAO-SILVA, Executive director of Lila Pilipina STORYLINE: Surviving Filipino women sexually enslaved by Japan's World War II military on Tuesday urged the Japanese government to acknowledge its war crimes, resolve the "comfort women" issue, and stop "warmongering." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHARON CABUSAO-SILVA, Executive director of Lila Pilipina "It's very unjust on the part of the Japanese government to continue ignoring the issue of Filipino comfort women. They have suffered long enough, more than half a century of suffering in silence, the trauma that they experience as a result of the abuses of the Japanese Imperial Army inflicted on thousands of Filipino women." Lila Pilipina is a P

"Water tower" witnesses China's decades-long ecological efforts

STORY: "Water tower" witnesses China's decades-long ecological efforts DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: XINING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): TIAN JUNLIANG, Deputy director, Sanjiangyuan National Park Administration Bureau 3. various of the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): KHORE, Villager in Madoi County STORYLINE: This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Sanjiangyuan National Nature Reserve, later designated as Sanjiangyuan National Park. At an average altitude of more than 4,700 meters, Sanjiangyuan National Park is the world's highest national park covering a total area of 190,700 sq km. The Sanjiangyuan area, known as China's "water tower," contains the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang rivers. After decades of painstaking exploration and practice, Sanjiangyuan embodies the historic reform and achievements of China's ecological ci

China's foreign trade businesses see surge in orders

STORY: China's foreign trade businesses see surge in orders DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rizhao Port 2. various of an industrial park in Alxa League 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU MAOFA, Deputy general manager of a pharmaceutical company 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHOU SONG, Deputy general manager of a fertilizer company 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): HU JILONG, Deputy director of a container automation operation center at Rizhao Port STORYLINE: China's foreign trade businesses have seen a surge in orders in the early days of 2023 with sounder COVID-19 response measures in effect. At an industrial park in Alxa League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, companies are taking action to boost production and meet the increasing demand from overseas markets. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WU MAOFA, Deputy general manager of a pharmaceutical company "Our company is operating at full capacity. We are focusing on catching up with orders to ensure

300-year-old rabbit painting draws attention in China's Jiangxi

STORY: 300-year-old rabbit painting draws attention in China's Jiangxi DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: NANCHANG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of rabbit by Bada Shanren STORYLINE: The rabbit, a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture, is often welcomed by artists in their works. At the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit, a museum in China's Nanchang promoted its collection of rabbit-themed works painted by the renowned Chinese painter Zhu Da (Bada Shanren), who was born in Nanchang in the 1620s. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHOU XIAOJIAN, Director of Nanchang Bada Shanren Memory Hall As it's the Year of the Rabbit, we've found a rabbit painting in Bada Shanren's works. This rabbit is quite different from those painted by others. Isn't it very unique?" China welcomed the Year of the Rabbit on Jan. 22 according to its lunar calendar. In the Chinese calendar and zodiac, the rabbit is the fourth in the 12-year cycle of animals. Xinhua News Agency corresponde

China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic

STORY: China, leading engine for global economy amid pandemic DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of economy related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MICHELE GERACI, Former undersecretary of state, Italian Ministry of Economic Development 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOATASEM RASHED, Economic consultant for Egyptian Federation of Investors Associations (EFIA) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FATIH BIROL, Head of International Energy Agency (IEA) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAMID RASHID, Chief of Global Economic Monitoring Branch, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN Department of Economic & Social Affairs 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: In its three-year-long fight against COVID-19, China posted outstanding results in economic development and epidemic control, reinforcing its status as a leading engine for the global economy. In 2020, China became the first major economy in the

Protesters shout "shame on this system" after deadly police beating in Memphis

STORY: Protesters shout "shame on this system" after deadly police beating in Memphis DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): XIA LIN, Xinhua correspondent "A video footage was released on Jan. 27, 2023, showing a deadly police beating of an African American man. Protesters have since rushed to the streets in U.S. cities like Memphis, Washington, D.C., New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, shouting 'shame on this system.' The hour-long video captured several police officers beating Tyre Nichols, 29, during a traffic stop on Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee. They allegedly stopped him for reckless driving. Nichols died three days later in a hospital due to cardiac arrest and kidney failure. Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation David Rausch said 'what happened here does not at all reflect proper policing. This was wrong. This was criminal.' U.S. President Joe Biden sa

Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance during the concert STORYLINE: A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held in New York on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Featuring well-known musical pieces such as Spring Festival Overture, Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, along with other festive works, the two-hour-long program showcased an exciting blend of Chinese American artists, Chinese symphonic music, and traditional instruments. Chinese music is full of enchanting stories and uplifting sounds, said Cai Jindong, conductor of the concert and director of the U.S.-China Music Inst

Protesters hit streets in U.S. after deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols

STORY: Protesters hit streets in U.S. after deadly police beating of Tyre Nichols DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of body-camera footage showing the violent encounter between Tyre Nichols and police officers STORYLINE: Protesters hit the streets in some U.S. cities following the release of footage Friday night showing a deadly police beating of an African American man. The hour-long video captured several police officers beating Tyre Nichols, 29, during a traffic stop on Jan. 7 in Memphis, Tennessee, where they allegedly stopped him for reckless driving. The officers pepper-sprayed and shocked Nichols with Taser while they can also be seen beating the motorist with a baton and kicking and punching him. Nichols, subdued, kept yelling "mom." Nichols died three days later in a hospital after the confrontation due to cardiac arrest and kidney failure. David Rausch, director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, told reporters on

Indonesian official expects completion of Jakarta-Bandung HSR

STORY: Indonesian official expects completion of Jakarta-Bandung HSR DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): BUDI KARYA SUMADI, Indonesian Transportation Minister 3. various of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XIAO SONGXIN, Director of PT Kereta Cepat Jakarta Bandung (KCIC) STORYLINE: Indonesian Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has said the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway is seeing a crucial year as it is scheduled to open this June. During a tour with Chinese and Indonesian journalists at the construction site, the Indonesian official expressed hope that workers from Indonesia and China will continue to collaborate closely and ensure the on-time launch of the high speed railway. He also noted that the railway project will serve as a "lab" to cultivate more Indonesian technicians. SOUNDBITE 1 (Indonesian): BUDI KA

African scientists root for hybrid rice to beat climate-induced hunger crisis

STORY:African scientists root for hybrid rice to beat climate-induced hunger crisis DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of hybrid rice field 2. various of scientists and other people by the field 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL OKOGBENIN, Director, Program Development and Commercialization at African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) 4. various of hybrid rice field 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHEILA OCHUGBOJU, Executive director, Alliance for Science in Africa 6. various of hybrid rice field STORYLINE: Scientists in Africa have stressed that large-scale adoption of hybrid rice will play an important role in tackling hunger and malnutrition crisis in the continent. Emmanuel Okogbenin, director for program development and commercialization at African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF), said the introduction of improved rice varieties will help ensure food security and reduce poverty. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL OKOGBENIN,

Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei

STORY: Turning waste into wealth, reeds harvested in major lake in China's Hebei DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Baiyangdian Lake 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring station, Bureau of Ecology and Environment, Anxin County, Hebei Province 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): TIAN GANG, Head of Jinsheng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: Green development is bringing notable changes to a major lake in north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian is the largest freshwater lake on the North China Plain in Hebei, and also the largest wetland ecosystem in northern China. It's home to about 80 million square meters of reeds, which play a key role in maintaining the ecological environment and ecosystem. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU DONGMEI, Director of monitoring sta

Maintenance workers ensure power supply in village in China's Yunnan

STORY: Maintenance workers ensure power supply in village in China's Yunnan DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village 2. Voice of Wangden, Associate director, Yanmen power supply station in Deqen County, China Southern Power Grid 3. SOUNDBITE (Tibetan): Former head of the village STORYLINE: Lying at the foot of snow-capped mountains, Yubeng Village of Deqen County in China's Yunnan is home to 42 Tibetan families. In the past, the village had been virtually cut off from the outside world, with no electricity or communication signal. In 2012, with the installation of electric wires, Yubeng Village ended the long history of relying on kerosene lamps for nighttime lighting. Now, with improved communications and better infrastructure, the picturesque village has drawn a large number of tourists. More than 130 homestay inns have been opened in this village of only 42 households. As the Spring Festival usually sees the peak of ele

Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: tourism official

STORY: Jordan expects more Chinese tourists: tourism official DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:44 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jordan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan STORYLINE: As China downgraded its management of COVID-19 and lifted restrictions on overseas trips, more countries are looking forward to the return of Chinese tourists. In the Irbid governorate of Jordan, Ziad Ghnimat, the director of the local department of antiquities, expressed his hopes that more Chinese tourists will come for a visit. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD GHNIMAT, Director of Department of Antiquities, Irbid governorate of Jordan "The number of Chinese visitors was very large and we look forward to the return of Chinese tourists to this important archaeological site. In the coming days, months, and years, we believe tha

ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid

STORY: ICRC to boost cooperation with China on humanitarian aid DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:33 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views in areas affected by multiple crises 2. various of China Aid 3. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC 4. various of ICRC in Ukraine STORYLINE: With the world currently facing multiple crises including climate change, armed conflicts and COVID-19, a senior official of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called on the international community to step up humanitarian aid. Robert Mardini, director-general of the ICRC, also spoke positively of China's role in promoting international humanitarian law, and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. SOUNDBITE (English): ROBERT MARDINI, Director-general of ICRC "Well unfortunately, the world is not in a good place. So clearly, Ukraine is our largest operation this year. But at the same time, there are today more t

IMF deputy managing director

IMF deputy managing director

International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 26, 2023.

New NHK president Inaba

New NHK president Inaba

Nobuo Inaba, former executive director of the Bank of Japan who was appointed president of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023, his first official day on the job. (Pool photo)

New NHK president Inaba

New NHK president Inaba

Nobuo Inaba, former executive director of the Bank of Japan who was appointed president of Japanese public broadcaster NHK, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2023, his first official day on the job. (Pool photo)

Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

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

London celebrates Chinese New Year of Rabbit

STORY: London celebrates Chinese New Year of Rabbit DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating the Chinese New Year in London 2. various of greetings from London citizens 3. STANDUP (English): HAN YAN, Xinhua correspondent 4. various of the Grand Parade 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAMONA, London resident 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FRANCHESCA, London resident 7. Children celebrating the Chinese New Year 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSH, London resident 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOY CHEUNG, Audience 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NIGEL GRANT, Audience 11. various of the Hakkasan restaurant in London 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ALIX PIXKARD, Director of Marketing, Tao Group Hospitality 13. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): OLIVER RAPPORT, CEO of British luxury goods manufacturer Rapport London STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HAN YAN, Xinhua correspondent "The Chinese dragon and lion dances, the colorful hand-crafted floats, the festive decorations, and the

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Jonas Bäckstrand, Deputy Director General, Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (L), Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Estoniaa koskevan alustavan arviointityön väliraportti julkaistaan ja esitellään Tallinnassa

Rene Arikas, Director, Estonian Safety Investigation Bureau (L) and Risto Haimila, Chief Marine Safety Investigator, Safety Investigation Authority Finland during press briefing of the intermediate report on the preliminary assessment of MV Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia, on January 23, 2023. Ferry MS Estonia sank in the Baltic Sea on September 1994 and 852 people lost their lives. LEHTIKUVA / RAUL MEE - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Raul Mee/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

UN, Madagascar join hands to transform rural communities

STORY: UN, Madagascar join hands to transform rural communities DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: ANOSY, Madagascar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the solar-powered hub 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MANOJ JUNEJA, WFP Deputy Executive Director 3. various of students in the digital classrooms STORYLINE: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the government of Madagascar have launched an innovative project that seeks to develop rural communities in Androy and Anosy regions, in southern Madagascar. Under the Rapid Rural Transformation (RRT) initiative, WFP and partners establish solar-powered hubs, a sustainable water source and ICT in remote areas allowing for the provision of essential services such as energy, water, and digital platforms to members of the community, in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. The hub, which is managed by regional authorities, allows various partners to set up integrated community services such as training centers for women an

Attendees of int'l tourism fair seek to tap Chinese market

STORY: Attendees of int'l tourism fair seek to tap Chinese market DATELINE: Jan. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALEJANDRINA GARRIDO CUNHA, Deputy director general, Tourism promotion institute of Angola 3. various of International Tourism Fair (Fitur) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AISHATH NOOREEN MOOSA, Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation 5. various of Chinese tourists in Maldives STORYLINE: The International Tourism Fair FITUR 2023 is being held in the Spanish capital Madrid from Jan. 18 to 22. Many attendees have been seeking to tap the Chinese market as China eased its travel restrictions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): ALEJANDRINA GARRIDO CUNHA, Deputy director general, Tourism promotion institute of Angola "We would very much like to receive the Chinese people. It would be a pleasure for us. We have everything, beaches, deserts, mountains, big rocks." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AISHATH NO

Chinese shoemaker in Bangladesh successfully rides out pandemic tide

STORY: Chinese shoemaker in Bangladesh successfully rides out pandemic tide DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: GAZIPUR, Bangladesh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various the Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CAI CHUNLEI, Managing Director, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): MOSAMMAT MAURI AKHTER, Worker, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Bengali): SAIFUL ISLAM KHADEM, Senior executive, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Bengali): SUMAN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY, Manager, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SUSAN, Worker, Bangladesh Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. 7. various the Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. STORYLINE: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an economic shock to industries and businesses worldwide and the Bangladeshi shoe-making industry was also dealt a serious blow. Panda Shoes Industry Ltd. was no exception. Thousands of households in the Gazipur district on the outskirts of the Banglad

CHINA-BEIJING-CHINESE NEW YEAR'S EVE-HOSPITAL (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-CHINESE NEW YEAR'S EVE-HOSPITAL (CN)

(230121) -- BEIJING, Jan. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Xiaojing, deputy director of the emergency department in Peking University First Hospital, checks on a patient with severe illness at the hospital in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 21, 2023. Medical staff of the emergency department in Peking University First Hospital stick to their posts on Chinese Lunar New Year's Eve or "Chuxi" in Chinese. "Chuxi", which falls on Jan. 21 this year, is one of the most important days for family reunion in China. (Xinhua/Li He)

China committed to building global community of health for all

STORY: China committed to building global community of health for all DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of China participating in international cooperation in fighting COVID-19 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): HANY SELIM, Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Russian): KAMALIAN NADYROV, Kazakh Deputy Health Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): LAZARO HERNANDEZ, Pilot 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Portuguese): CAMILA ALMEIDA DA SILVA, Nurse 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (Portuguese): LEO CAPITELLI, Mayor of Serrana 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): RICHARD HATCHETT, CEO, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): JELENA BEGOVIC, University of Belgrade 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): AHMED OGWELL OUMA, Acting Director of Africa CDC 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): SUDHEENDRA KULKARNI, Former chairman, Observer Research Foundation, India STORYLINE: COVID-19 has been raging across the world for three years. China, with a population of more th

Business leaders at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy

STORY: Business leaders at Davos optimistic about Chinese economy DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 3. various of technologies 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAADIA ZAHIDI, WEF Managing Director 5. various of Chinese cityscape and consumers 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, Secretary-General, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 7. various of import and export 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BANDAR ALKHORAYEF, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources 9. various of technologies 10. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HAITHAM AL GHAIS, Secretary-General, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 11. various of cityscape in China STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI CHAO, Xinhua correspondent "In the face of a volatile global economy, decades-high inflation and geopolitical conflict, the prospects for Chinese ec

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France the same day. The craftwork 3 meters in height and 7.5 meters in width is the second of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" woven earlier in Aubusson where tapestry is put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Tapestry themed on "Spirited Away" in France

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2023, shows a large tapestry inspired by Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" unveiled to the public in Aubusson, central France the same day. The craftwork 3 meters in height and 7.5 meters in width is the second of five monumental tapestries taken from Miyazaki's masterpieces, with the first one themed on "Princess Mononoke" woven earlier in Aubusson where tapestry is put on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Inside ICU in Beijing: number of COVID-19 patients drops as infection peaks pass

STORY: Inside ICU in Beijing: number of COVID-19 patients drops as infection peaks pass DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:54 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (ENGLISH): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (CHINESE): LIU PEI, Attending physician, Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Friendship Hospital 4. STANDUP 2 (ENGLISH): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (CHINESE): DUAN MEILI, Director, Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Friendship Hospital 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (CHINESE): DUAN MEILI, Director, Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Friendship Hospital 6. STANDUP 3 (ENGLISH): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (ENGLISH): HUANG AIPING, Xinhua correspondent "It has been more than a month since China optimized its COVID-19 response, shifting the policy focus from infection prevention to medical treatment. And now, many people are curious about how things are going inside Chinese hospitals, how severe cases are being treated, do t

Chinese economy stronger than expected: Turkish expert

STORY: Chinese economy stronger than expected: Turkish expert DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish expert said in a recent interview that the Chinese economy is stronger than expected, which is a good sign for the global community. China's economy grew 3 percent year on year to a record high of 121.0207 trillion yuan (about 18 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2022, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). SOUNDBITE (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of the Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "China's economy grew by 3 percent in 2022. Compared with major economies across the world, the 3-percent growth rate is relatively fast. This indicates that the Chinese economy is stronger than expected to the timely support of pro-growth policies. China's economy will likely grow further in 2023. The expectat

Chinese investments help Kenya tap into blue economy

STORY: Chinese investments help Kenya tap into blue economy DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of coast line in Kwale costal Kenya 2. various of fishermen with anchovies harvests 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): Hon. CHIFOROMODO MANGALE MUNGA, MP. Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County 4. various of drying of anchovies 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): Hon. CHIFOROMODO MANGALE MUNGA, MP. Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County 6. various of Huawen food Kenya EPZ Ltd. 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): Hon. CHIFOROMODO MANGALE MUNGA, MP. Lunga Lunga Constituency, Kwale County 8. various of factory workers drying anchovies 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Swahili): MWALIMU ZAHARI, Fisherman in Kibuyuni Village 10. various of factory workers drying anchovies 11. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LIU ZHIYONG, Director of Huawen food Kenya EPZ Ltd. 12. various of ladies drying anchovies STORYLINE: Kenya and China signed two protocols in January 2022 to facilitate bilateral trade mainly in the export o

Multi-ethnic team of technicians in China's Xinjiang work to ensure railway safety

STORY: Multi-ethnic team of technicians in China's Xinjiang work to ensure railway safety DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a train maintenance center in Urumqi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AZIGULI TUNIYAZI, Technician, Bullet train maintenance center in Urumqi 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ALIMU YIMIN, Technician, Bullet train maintenance center in Urumqi 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): DING JIJUN, Assistance director, Bullet train maintenance center in Urumqi STORYLINE: At a train maintenance center in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China's Xinjiang, a multi-ethnic team of technicians has been working around the clock to ensure the safe operation of bullet trains. Uygur technician Aziguli Tuniyazi is one of the first-generation rail flaw detection technicians in Xinjiang. Years of practical work have made her an expert in the field. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): AZIGULI TUNIYAZI, Technician, Bullet train maintenance center in Urumqi "We detected a

China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head

STORY: China "biggest driver" of clean energy technologies: IEA head DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of head of IEA and Davos 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA 3. various of China STORYLINE: The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that he expected China's economy to perform better this year coupled with a rise in demand for oil and gas. He also highlighted the leading role China plays in green technologies. SOUNDBITE (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director, IEA "I think China today is the biggest driver of clean energy technologies. China today is the world's number one in solar, number one in wind, number one in electric cars, and number one in new nuclear facilities. So this is very good, but at the same time, China has to find ways to deal with coal emissions. But I very much hope that China will reach a peak of emissions before 2030 and will reach its ta

Int'l businesses at U.S. retail expo upbeat about China's market potential

STORY: Int'l businesses at U.S. retail expo upbeat about China's market potential DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:58 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the booth of Qualcomm Technologies 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ART MILLER, Global head of retail IoT, Qualcomm Technologies 4. various of the booth of Manhattan Associates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RICK FERNANDEZ, Director of Corporate Communications at Manhattan Associates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANN RUCKSTUHL, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Manhattan Associates 7. various of the booth of Axonify 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MEAGHAN KAY, Senior Director of Brand Marketing & Strategic Events at Axonify 9. various of exhibitors at 2023 Retail's Big Show STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "China is a key market for major international businesses due to its vast market size and booming economy. Companies exhibited at the U.S

Year of Rabbit stamps launched in Fiji

STORY: Year of Rabbit stamps launched in Fiji DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the launching ceremony STORYLINE: The China Cultural Center in Fiji and Post Fiji jointly launched the Year of the Rabbit stamps on Wednesday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. With the inspiration from Chinese paper-cutting, the stamps depict four propitious rabbits by combining the Chinese culture of zodiac with traditional Fijian culture. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Wang Xuguang, charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Fiji, expressed the hope that the cultural exchanges between China and Fiji will be more colorful in the Year of the Rabbit, so as to provide a stronger impetus for the friendly relations between the two countries. For his part, Collin Yabaki, director of the Department of Culture, Heritage and Arts, said that the relations between China and Fiji have been strengthened over the past year. He added that the unveili

CHINA-BEIJING-GREEN DEVELOPMENT-WHITE PAPER (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-GREEN DEVELOPMENT-WHITE PAPER (CN)

(230119) -- BEIJING, Jan. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission Zhao Chenxin (C, back), Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin (2nd R, back), Vice Minister of Natural Resources Liu Guohong (2nd L, back), Vice Minister of Ecology and Environment Zhao Yingmin (1st R, back), and spokesman of the State Council Information Office attend a press conference introducing a white paper titled "China's Green Development in the New Era" issued by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 19, 2023. The white paper aims to present a full picture of China's ideas, actions, and achievements in green development in the new era, and to share with the world its experience in this regard. (Xinhua/Li He)

China taking lead in reproductive, maternal health: UNFPA head

STORY: China taking lead in reproductive, maternal health: UNFPA head DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: DAVOS, Switzerland CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): MARTINA FUCHS, Xinhua reporter in Davos, Switzerland 2. SOUNDBITE (English): NATALIA KANEM, Executive director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 3. various of China related footage STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): MARTINA FUCHS, Xinhua reporter in Davos, Switzerland "Last month, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), launched a record-breaking 1.2 billion USD humanitarian appeal in funding to respond to women and girls facing crisis around the world. As the world is faced with multiple, intersecting crises, I spoke to UNFPA's Executive Director here at the World Economic Forum (WEF) about the humanitarian needs to save lives and ensure that the rights of women and girls are protected and fulfilled." The head of UNFPA Natalia Kanem said China plays a