Xinhua president meets UN global communications chief, UNICEF deputy executive director

STORY: Xinhua president meets UN global communications chief, UNICEF deputy executive director SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of UN Headquarters 2. various of meetings STORYLINE: On Thursday, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met in New York with Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, and Kitty van der Heijden, deputy executive director for partnerships of UNICEF. Fu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with each of them. During the meeting with Fleming, Fu emphasized Xinhua's commitment to focusing on the UN themes of peace and development, saying that Xinhua strives to spread the voice of the UN across the globe through Xinhua's global network. While meeting with van der Heijden, Fu said that Xinhua has maintained long-standing friendly cooperation with UNICEF, and he hoped that the two sides will continue to strengthen cooperation in news reporti

Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire

STORY: Egypt's Sisi, Blinken agree to intensify efforts toward Gaza ceasefire SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency 2. various of the meeting 3. various of headquarters of the Egyptian presidency STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed on Monday to intensify efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo, Sisi and Blinken reviewed the latest developments pertinent to joint efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza as well as a hostages-prisoners swap between Israel and Hamas, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement. The meeting also discussed Egyptian efforts to secure access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza. Sisi emphasized the importance of international cooperation to remove obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid, as well as the necessity to end the

73rd UNGA president highlights China's pivotal role in global peace, development

STORY: 73rd UNGA president highlights China's pivotal role in global peace, development SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. mid shot of president of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces in interview 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MARIA FERNANDA ESPINOSA GARCES, President of 73rd session of UNGA 3. various of Espinosa in interview STORYLINE: Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, president of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has underscored China's significant impact on global peace and sustainable development. Espinosa emphasized the "crucial" contributions of China to the international landscape, particularly in addressing contemporary global challenges and fostering multilateral cooperation. The former UNGA president made the remarks in an exclusive interview with Xinhua during her recent trip to the UN headquarters in New York. SOUNDBITE (English): MARIA F

Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent

STORY: Uzbek, Russian leaders meet in Tashkent SHOOTING TIME: May 27, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:55 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving in Tashkent STORYLINE: President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin held a meeting on Monday in Tashkent, according to the press service of the Uzbek leader. "During the meeting, issues of further development and deepening of the comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia were discussed," the statement said. It was noted that both sides were pleased with the growing dynamics of trade and economic cooperation. "The volume of trade turnover and Russian investments in Uzbekistan is increasing, and industrial cooperation is developing. The portfolio of joint projects has reached 45 billion dollars," the statement emphasized. During the negotiations, an agreement was reached on the launch of a joint investmen

Egyptian, Lebanese officials discuss cooperation in agricultural sector

STORY: Egyptian, Lebanese officials discuss cooperation in agricultural sector SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:40 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian cabinet 2. various of the meeting STORYLINE: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Lebanese Agriculture Minister Abbas Hajj Hassan in Cairo on Sunday. The two officials discussed ways for the two countries to cooperate in the agricultural sector. Madbouly stressed that his government is keen to facilitate the import of Lebanese goods, much as the Lebanese government strives to encourage the flow of imports from Egypt. Madbouly also stressed Cairo's desire to support Lebanon amidst current regional and global economic challenges. For his part, Hajj Hassan stressed the depth of historical relations between Egypt and Lebanon. He emphasized his country's deep appreciation for the Egyptian political leadership's constant eagerness to support Lebanon. Hajj Hassan pointed out

Afghanistan wants positive relations with world community: acting FM

STORY: Afghanistan wants positive relations with world community: acting FM SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MAWLAWI AMIR KHAN MUTTAQI, Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has emphasized Afghanistan's positive engagement and good relations with different nations. Muttaqi told reporters at a press conference after the conclusion of a regional conference on Afghanistan on Monday evening. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MAWLAWI AMIR KHAN MUTTAQI, Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs "We are calling upon the world community, upon all countries, far-flanged countries to have positive relations with Afghanistan, like the countries of the region." The conference titled "Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative" was hosted by t

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

(240130) -- KABUL, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 29, 2024 shows a regional conference on Afghanistan titled "Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative" in Kabul, Afghanistan. Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has emphasized Afghanistan's positive engagement and good relations with different nations. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

(240130) -- KABUL, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi is pictured at a press conference after the conclusion of a regional conference on Afghanistan titled "Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative" in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2024. Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has emphasized Afghanistan's positive engagement and good relations with different nations. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

AFGHANISTAN-KABUL-CONFERENCE

(240130) -- KABUL, Jan. 30, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi speaks at a press conference after the conclusion of a regional conference on Afghanistan titled "Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative" in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2024. Afghan caretaker government's Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi has emphasized Afghanistan's positive engagement and good relations with different nations. (Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua)

ASEAN Plus Three countries to boost tourism cooperation

STORY: ASEAN Plus Three countries to boost tourism cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting STORYLINE: The 23rd meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and South Korea (APT) Tourism Ministers was held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on Friday to exchange and share information on the tourism sector. The meeting was co-chaired by Lao Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism Suanesavanh Vignaket, and Wang Chang, charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Laos. Speaking at the meeting, Wang said China is ready to strengthen communication with all parties, advance practical cooperation and jointly promote regional tourism cooperation to a higher level. The meeting also emphasized the importance of upskilling and reskilling the tourism workforce, and equipping them with valuable tools, including digital technology to enable them to adapt to new ways of doing b

Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde

STORY: Maiden Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concludes in Yaounde SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:24 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: The first edition of the Cameroon-Asia Friendship Week concluded in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, on Thursday. The event was attended by senior government officials from Cameroon and diplomats representing various Asian countries. "Its objective is to strengthen friendship, solidarity and cooperation between Cameroon and its Asian partners," said Cameroon's Foreign Minister Lejeune Mbella Mbella during the event's opening. He said that the initiative aims to enhance mutual understanding, expand people-to-people exchanges, and promote cultural cooperation between Cameroon and Asian nations. Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Development Alamine Ousmane Mey emphasized Cameroon's "excellent" trade relations with Asian countries. "Between 2017 and 2022, Asian countries account

Pakistani UN ambassador: China acting responsibly on addressing conflicts

STORY: Pakistani UN ambassador: China acting responsibly on addressing conflicts SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 5, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUNIR AKRAM, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MUNIR AKRAM, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations STORYLINE: Munir Akram, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations, has commended China's responsible approach to addressing conflicts within the UN Security Council, a body dedicated to upholding international peace and security. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUNIR AKRAM, Pakistan's permanent representative to the United Nations "China is a major power. It is a permanent member of the Security Council. But we see China acting responsibly in the Security Council. China has also indicated that the best solution is dialogue and cooperation. It has emphasized the need for development as a basis to avoid confli

Egyptian president, AIIB chief discuss cooperation

STORY: Egyptian president, AIIB chief discuss cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sharm el-Sheikh street views 2. various of the meeting (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun Monday to discuss cooperation and investment. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors, which kicked off Monday in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. During the meeting, Sisi emphasized Egypt's appreciation for the remarkable relations with the AIIB, given the important role it has played over the past years as a partner of Egypt in the development process, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Sisi said he looked forward to exploring more areas for cooperation with the AIIB, notably in the fields of transport, clean energy, and fostering the trans

Chinese, Myanmar scholars discuss prospects of BRI cooperation

STORY: Chinese, Myanmar scholars discuss prospects of BRI cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seminar STORYLINE: A seminar on China-Myanmar cooperation in promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Community with a Shared Future was held in Yangon on Wednesday, focusing on the achievements and prospects of the BRI. More than 50 officials, scholars, and media representatives from China and Myanmar participated in the event, which also served as a commemorative activity to mark the 10th anniversary of the BRI. The seminar was jointly organized by the Myanmar Institute of Strategic and International Studies and the Institute of Myanmar Studies of Yunnan University. It featured paper reading sessions of 18 Chinese and Myanmar scholars. Scholars from both countries emphasized that their collaboration on promoting the BRI and the concept of a shared future is not only advantageous for their nations, but also hold

Knowledge, skills transfer from China helps Ethiopia achieve development goals: expert

STORY: Knowledge, skills transfer from China helps Ethiopia achieve development goals: expert DATELINE: Sept. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Luban Workshop in Ethiopian Technical University (ETU) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HAFTOM GEBREGZIABHER, Deputy director-general of the Ethiopian Technical University (ETU) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HAFTOM GEBREGZIABHER, Deputy director-general of the Ethiopian Technical University (ETU) STORYLINE: An Ethiopian expert has said that the successful transfer of knowledge and skills from China in the fields of science and technology is helping Ethiopia realize its development aspirations. Acknowledging China's pivotal role in recent technological advancements, Haftom Gebregziabher, deputy director-general of the Ethiopian Technical University (ETU), emphasized that cooperation with China is empowering Ethiopia with a skilled workforce required to fill the gap in the modern industrial landscape. SOUNDBITE 1 (

Japan MSDF vessel

Manila, Japan, Aug. 27 Kyodo - video taken by a Kyodo News reporter on board Manila shows the MSDF destroyer Izumo has unveiled to the overseas media near Manila on Aug. 27, 2023. (Kyodo)

Isolationist doomed to failure: Brazilian expert on BRICS expansion

STORY: Isolationist doomed to failure: Brazilian expert on BRICS expansion DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views about BRICS summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business STORYLINE: Ronnie Lins, director of the China-Brazil Center for Research and Business, has emphasized the importance of cooperation, saying the isolationist posture is doomed to failure. He made the remarks when talking about the BRICS expansion. At the just-concluded BRICS summit, six countries, namely Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), were officially invited to join the BRICS. SOUNDBITE (English): RONNIE LINS, Director of China-Brazil Center for Research and Business "The intention to join the bloc is to carry out concrete actions to help create better internal conditions for the countries. The world will only have a bright future through pea

Indian scholar says SCO "success story" in regional cooperation

STORY: Indian scholar says SCO "success story" in regional cooperation DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of New Delhi 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SWARAN SINGH, Professor at School of Int'l Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University STORYLINE: Swaran Singh, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, has said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a "success story" in regional cooperation. In a recent interview with Xinhua, Singh emphasized the orderly expansion process of the SCO membership, saying it will promote the international influence of the SCO. SOUNDBITE (English): SWARAN SINGH, Professor at School of Int'l Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University "The SCO is often cited as an example of a success story of a regional organization. In 2017, India and Pakistan were added as members. And Iran, of course, is now in this summit meeting as a ninth member. In that sense, it has created a new ambiance, new confidence that the

"East Meets West" concert marks Dragon Boat Festival in Malta

STORY: "East Meets West" concert marks Dragon Boat Festival in Malta DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of performance and concert STORYLINE: A concert themed "East meets West" in celebration of the Dragon Boat Festival, a Chinese traditional festival, was held in Valletta on Wednesday night. The concert was performed by the Xue Trio, a Paris-based band, at the China Cultural Center in Malta. The repertoire featured renowned Chinese traditional music pieces such as "Three Variations on Plum Blossom" and "Dialogue between the Fisherman and the Woodcutter," as well as some Western music selections. Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center in Malta, emphasized the importance of such concerts and cultural talk events in promoting cultural exchange and cooperation between China and the West. She said that they provide people an opportunity to experience the unique aspects of Chinese culture and the charm of mutual learning between differ

Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation on trade, industry

STORY: Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss cooperation on trade, industry DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry 2 various of a press conference STORYLINE: Egyptian and Saudi Arabian industrial ministers met on Sunday to discuss economic cooperation, with a focus on trade, industry, and investment. The visiting Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted the potential for bilateral collaboration in various industries, including mining. He also emphasized Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy through initiatives like the education sector under Saudi Vision 2030. For his part, Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir highlighted the growth of bilateral commodity trade between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which reached nearly 5.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2022. The ministers agreed to continue to work together to strengthen economic ties between the two co

Importance of Chinese language emphasized at int'l language teaching conference

STORY: Importance of Chinese language emphasized at int'l language teaching conference DATELINE: March 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Mexico City CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 6th International Conference of Chinese Language Teaching 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): CARMEN DEL CONTIJOCH, Director of the National School of Languages, Linguistics and Translation at the National Autonomous University of Mexico 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): ROBERTO LAFONTAINE, Executive director, Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, Center for International Cooperation and Language Teaching 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): ZHANG RUN, Chinese Ambassador to Mexico 5. various of the 6th International Conference of Chinese Language Teaching STORYLINE: At the just-concluded 6th International Conference of Chinese Language Teaching held in Mexico, experts said the Chinese language has become more and more popular among language learners and helped them strengthen their professional profiles in an increasingly comp

Egypt's president urges intensive efforts to calm Israeli-Palestinian tensions

STORY: Egypt's president urges intensive efforts to calm Israeli-Palestinian tensions DATELINE: March 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cairo STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday called for intensive international efforts to achieve calm in the Palestinian territories amid the rising Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Sisi made the remarks during his talks with visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement issued by the Egyptian presidency. The meeting focused on a number of regional and international issues, including the decades-long Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the statement said. Sisi also called for halting unilateral measures and escalation in the conflict, while reaffirming the two-state solution as "the pathway toward achieving just and comprehensive peace for the benefit of the peoples of the region." During the meeting, Sisi emphasized "Egypt's commitment to further intensifying cooperation with t

Turkish, Israeli presidents hold phone call after full diplomatic ties restored

STORY: Turkish, Israeli presidents hold phone call after full diplomatic ties restored DATELINE: Aug. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog in Ankara, Türkiye (file)various of gas pipelines STORYLINE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday over bilateral relations, according to a statement by Türkiye's presidential office. The statement emphasized mutual satisfaction from strengthening diplomatic ties by the latest re-appointment of ambassadors following a four-year diplomatic chill between the two countries. A new momentum to the diplomatic relations will be attained after the reinstatement of ambassadors, the statement said, adding Türkiye is ready to boost cooperation and dialogue with Israel while respecting the mutual concerns of both nations. Regional issues covering mutual defense and the fig