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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

A drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (2nd, R) explaining key points of harvesting tea leaves to villagers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, China, on May 15, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their inc

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Promoting Matcha Tea In Guizhou - China

An aerial drone photo taken on May 15, 2025 shows Wei Yong (C) explaining key points of planting to tea farmers in Jiangkou County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. As a native of Jiangkou and a specialist of tea industry, Wei Yong works at the research and development department of Guizhou Gui Tea Group Co. Wei, who originally majored in chemical engineering, never imagined that his technical experience in product testing could contribute to the research and development of matcha industry in his hometown. He not only offers professional suggestions in various processes of matcha production, but also conducts tests and provides feedback on matcha products. Wei believes that matcha has brought not only technological breakthroughs but also reshaped the industrial structure of the tea industry in Guizhou. Matcha helps tea farmers increase their income while promoting the healthy

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US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation 2

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

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US: Manhole Explosion Sparks Fires on Texas Tech Campus, Causing Power Outage and Evacuation

A manhole explosion occurred on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, March 12, leading to a power outage and evacuation. There were no injuries reported.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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Wang Guodong

SHENYANG, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 - Wang Guodong, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, speaks to the media at Northeastern University in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, Sept 30, 2024. Wang Guodong is an internationally renowned expert in the field of rolling. Focusing on the strategic needs of green, digital, high-quality and strong chain in the steel industry, Wang has carried out in-depth research on key common technologies and cutting-edge leading technologies in the industry, helped the construction of the industrial chain, and made outstanding contributions to the development of China's steel industry.

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China-built university project handed over to Nigeria

STORY: China-built university project handed over to Nigeria SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHANG YI, Charge d'affaires of Chinese embassy in Abuja 3. various of the Federal University of Transportation STORYLINE: A Chinese firm on Friday formally presented in Abuja to local authorities a key symbolizing construction project for Nigeria's first transportation university. The project of Federal University of Transportation, in the country's northwestern state of Katsina, was funded and built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Ltd., to support the Nigerian government's efforts to produce qualified workforce capable of managing railway facilities across the country. At the handover ceremony, Nigerian Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali commended the CCECC for the "marvelous undertaking in support of educational development

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE BUILT UNIVERSITY PROJECT-HANDOVER

(240519) -- ABUJA, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Guests pose for a group photo during the handover ceremony of the first phase of the Federal University of Transportation in Abuja, Nigeria, May 17, 2024. A Chinese firm on Friday formally presented here to local authorities a key symbolizing a construction project for Nigeria's first transportation university. The project of Federal University of Transportation, in the country's northwestern state of Katsina, was funded and built by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Ltd., to support the Nigerian government's efforts to produce qualified workforce capable of managing railway facilities across the country. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua)

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China-made ultra-deepwater pile hammer completes sea trial

STORY: China-made ultra-deepwater pile hammer completes sea trial DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ultra-deepwater pile hammer STORYLINE: The first 2,500m-level ultra-deepwater pile hammer independently developed by China successfully completed the sea trial and demonstration application on Tuesday, according to China's Offshore Oil Engineering Co., LTD. The pile hammer is the key equipment for laying the "foundation" in the seabed of various platforms such as offshore oil and gas and wind power. The ultra-deepwater pile hammer tested this time weighs about 165 tonnes and is 2.5 meters in diameter. It is able to hammer a 100-meter-long "steel pile" into the seabed at around three hours at its top speed, with low energy consumption, less pollution, strong adaptability and other advantages. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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Major water bridge in China's Hefei wins international award

STORY: Major water bridge in China's Hefei wins international award DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the water bridge 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JI MINGHUI, Project manager, Steel Structure Construction Co., Ltd. of China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group 3. various of the water bridge STORYLINE: A major water bridge in China's Hefei has recently won an international award. The long aqueduct on Pihe River in Feixi County of Hefei is one of the award-winning projects at this year's International Bridge Conference (IBC) held in Washington. The steel aqueduct, which is 246 meters long, is the world's longest-span steel structure of its kind. It's a key part of a mega water diversion project to divert water from China's Yangtze River to the Huaihe River. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JI MINGHUI, Project manager, Steel Structure Construction Co., Ltd. of China Tiesiju Civil Engineering Group "We have many innovative designs. The structure can bea

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Bosch aims to accelerate growth globally, maintain long-term development in China

STORY: Bosch aims to accelerate growth globally, maintain long-term development in China DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: FRANKFURT, Germany CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Bosch's press conference 2. various of Bosch campus STORYLINE: The leading German engineering and technology company Bosch on Thursday held its annual press conference, highlighting innovation and profitability as key factors to achieve continued growth. "We rose well to the challenges of 2022, both our sales and our margin were higher than expected. And even if the economic and social environment remains demanding, we want to grow significantly faster," said Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH. In the years ahead, given normal rates of inflation, the company set itself the goal of achieving an average annual sales growth of 6 to 8 percent and attain a margin of at least 7 percent, Hartung said. He emphasized that innovation and profitability are two crucial points fo

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CHINA-TIANJIN-INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT-WORLD WATER DAY (CN)

(230322) -- TIANJIN, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Researchers attend a discussion meeting at the National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology in north China's Tianjin, March 20, 2023. The National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology at China National Offshore Oil Corporation Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. in Tianjin endeavors to promote scientific research and tackle key problems in industrial water treatment technology. Since 1993, the United Nations has declared March 22 of every year as World Water Day. The re-utilization of industrial water is an important issue in our modern life. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT-WORLD WATER DAY (CN)

(230322) -- TIANJIN, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A researcher displays industrial wastewater and processed recycled water at the National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology in north China's Tianjin, March 22, 2023. The National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology at China National Offshore Oil Corporation Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. in Tianjin endeavors to promote scientific research and tackle key problems in industrial water treatment technology. Since 1993, the United Nations has declared March 22 of every year as World Water Day. The re-utilization of industrial water is an important issue in our modern life. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT-WORLD WATER DAY (CN)

(230322) -- TIANJIN, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A researcher tests on industrial wastewater sample at the National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology in north China's Tianjin, March 20, 2023. The National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology at China National Offshore Oil Corporation Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. in Tianjin endeavors to promote scientific research and tackle key problems in industrial water treatment technology. Since 1993, the United Nations has declared March 22 of every year as World Water Day. The re-utilization of industrial water is an important issue in our modern life. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT-WORLD WATER DAY (CN)

(230322) -- TIANJIN, March 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A researcher puts a test sample into an incubator shaker at the National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology in north China's Tianjin, March 22, 2023. The National Research Center of Industrial Water Treatment Engineering and Technology at China National Offshore Oil Corporation Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd. in Tianjin endeavors to promote scientific research and tackle key problems in industrial water treatment technology. Since 1993, the United Nations has declared March 22 of every year as World Water Day. The re-utilization of industrial water is an important issue in our modern life. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Chinese-built int'l airport expected to play key role in boosting growth in Cambodia

STORY: Chinese-built int'l airport expected to play key role in boosting growth in Cambodia DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the construction site of the new Phnom Penh international airport 2. STANDUP (English): HUANG XITIAN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIANG HAIFENG, Executive General Manager of China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): HANG AMATAK, Cambodian engineer at the new Phnom Penh international airport project STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG XITIAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm here at the construction site of the new Phnom Penh international airport in the capital of Cambodia. Located about 20 kilometers south of the capital of Phnom Penh, the airport is constructed by China Construction Third Engineering Bureau. The main construction of the terminal hall is now completed, with more construction work underway." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XIANG HAIFENG, Executive General Man

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EGYPT-FORMER PM-INTERVIEW

(221005) -- CAIRO, Oct. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on July 19, 2022 shows the Central Business District (CBD) project in Egypt's new administrative capital, which was constructed by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), in Cairo, Egypt. TO GO WITH "Interview: CPC leadership key to fulfilling Chinese people's dreams, says Egypt's ex-PM" (CSCEC Egypt/Handout via Xinhua)

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China's self-developed deep-water multi-functional manifold system delivered in Tianjin

STORY: China's self-developed deep-water multi-functional manifold system delivered in Tianjin DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the deep-water multi-functional manifold system STORYLINE: A deep-water multi-functional manifold system independently designed, constructed and commissioned by China was officially delivered on Monday in Tianjin, which marks China's offshore oil and gas production achieved breakthrough in independent equipment research and development. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHU LEPING, Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. "The multi-functional manifold system delivered integrates 11 pieces of key domestic control and monitoring equipment such as underwater distribution unit, control module, and router. A number of key technical indicators have reached the international advanced level." Underwater manifold systems are mainly distributed between wellhead groups on the seabed. They have many important functions such as colle

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Offshore installation of China's 300-meter deepwater jacket platform completed

STORY: Offshore installation of China's 300-meter deepwater jacket platform completed DATELINE: May 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the installation of Haiji-1 STORYLINE: The offshore installation of China's 300-meter deepwater jacket Haiji-1 has been completed in the Pearl River Mouth Basin, which is more than 200 kilometers southeast of south China's Shenzhen, according to Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd on Wednesday. The total weight of the platform is about 40,000 tons, setting a new record for the weight of a single offshore crude oil production platform in China. This is the first time for China to install a fixed jacket in a water depth of nearly 300 meters. The platform is installed by way of "building blocks." The successful installation indicates that China's key technology and installation capacity in ultra-large deepwater fixed jackets has reached a world-class level, which will promote the storage and production of offshore oil