China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO

STORY: China is extremely innovative economy: Deutsche Bank China COO SHOOTING TIME: June 17, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai 2. various of Deutsche Bank 3. various of China's Tianjin 4. various of Shanghai 5. SOUNDBITE (English): OLE GERDAU, Chief Operating Officer at Deutsche Bank China STORYLINE: Deutsche Bank has recently made substantial investments in enhancing its operational capacity in north China's Tianjin Municipality, said Ole Gerdau, chief operating officer at Deutsche Bank China. Deutsche Bank has a storied history marked by the establishment of its first international branch in Shanghai. Today, it is an international industry leader recognized as a preeminent financial institution among foreign banks in China, boasting an extensive array of licenses and a commitment to delivering financial services to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations and financial entities. SOUNDBITE (Englis

Pakistan strikes against "terrorist" hideouts in Iran

STORY: Pakistan strikes against "terrorist" hideouts in Iran SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and traffic 2. SOUNDBITE (English): MUMTAZ ZAHRA BALOCH, Spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3. STANDUP (English): DENG KAIYIN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: Pakistan carried out a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against "terrorist" hideouts in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran on Thursday morning, said Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. SOUNDBITE (English): MUMTAZ ZAHRA BALOCH, Spokesperson of Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs "Pakistan undertook a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes against terrorist hideouts in Sistan-Baluchestan province of Iran. A number of terrorists were killed during the intelligence-based operation." STANDUP (Englis

China's Jiangxi holds trade, investment promotion forum in Kenya

STORY: China's Jiangxi holds trade, investment promotion forum in Kenya DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ABUBAKAR HASSAN ABUBAKAR, Principal Secretary of Kenya's State Department for Investment Promotion 3. various of the forum 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ERIC RUTTO, President of Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry 5. various of the forum STORYLINE: A forum was held in Nairobi on Monday to promote investment and trade cooperation between Kenya and east China's Jiangxi Province. The China Jiangxi International Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum was held under the theme of "Promoting friendly cooperation and promoting common prosperity." Convened by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), the one-day forum discussed collaboration in key sectors like manufacturing, clean energy, healthcare, tourism, mining and information and communications technology. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

Exhibition in N China showcases Pakistani truck art

STORY: Exhibition in N China showcases Pakistani truck art DATELINE: April 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: LANGFANG, China CATEGORY: Culture SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Phool Patti: Jingle Journey" exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALI SALMAN ANCHAN, Founder and Creative Director of Phool Patti 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOIN UL HAQUE, Pakistani Ambassador to China 4. various of "Phool Patti: Jingle Journey" exhibition 5. various of the celebration of the Pakistan-China Year of Tourism Exchanges 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YAN DA, Visitor STORYLINE: An exhibition on Pakistani truck art kicked off in Langfang, north China's Hebei Province on Saturday as part of the celebration of the Pakistan-China Year of Tourism Exchanges. The three-month exhibition, titled "Phool Patti: Jingle Journey," showcases artworks that highlight the characteristics and creativity of truck art and blend exotic and Chinese elements. They were created by Pakistani artists during their one-month stay in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

Americans have always been carrying out espionage: Pakistani expert

STORY: Americans have always been carrying out espionage: Pakistani expert DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the views in U.S. 2. SOUNDBITE (English): TUGHRAL YAMIN, Senior research fellow at Institute of Policy Studies 3. various of the views in U.S. STORYLINE: The reported leaks of classified Pentagon documents show that "the Americans have always been carrying out espionage," said Tughral Yamin, a senior research fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, an Islamabad-based think tank. Earlier this month, reports on batches of alleged U.S. intelligence documents that were uploaded on social media platforms such as Twitter and Telegram grabbed headlines. According to U.S. officials, several of the documents are authentic and are believed to have been generated between mid-February and early March. They contain extensive top-secret data related to U.S.-friendly nations, including Ukraine, South Korea and Israel. SOUNDBITE (Englis

Thousands gather to celebrate Danish Queen Margrethe II's 83rd birthday at Amalienborg Palace

STORY: Thousands gather to celebrate Danish Queen Margrethe II's 83rd birthday at Amalienborg Palace DATELINE: April 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Danish Royal Castle of Amalienborg in Copenhagen 2. various of the Danish Queen Margrethe II 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHARD COUGHLINM, British tourist 4. various of the crowd singing Danish happy birthday song 5. various of the Danish Queen Margrethe II 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HEIDI SCHNOOR, Danish clinical dietitian 7. various of the royal family waving from their balconies of Amalienborg 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PEDER LAURSEN, Former Danish Royal Guard 9. various of the crowd waving flags for the royal family STORYLINE: Queen Margrethe II of Denmark celebrated her 83rd birthday on Sunday at the Queen's main palace, Royal Castle Amalienborg in Copenhagen. Thousands of people gathered to show the Queen, who had recently undergone back surgery, their respect and affection. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

Kenya to improve irrigation systems to ensure food security

STORY: Kenya to improve irrigation systems to ensure food security DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: AGRICULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECCA MIANA, Cabinet secretary, East African Community, ASALs and Regional Development 3. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ALICE WAHOME, Cabinet secretary, Water, Sanitation and Irrigation 5. various of irrigation facilities in Kenya STORYLINE: Kenya plans to step up the rehabilitation of existing irrigation facilities and construct new ones as part of the effort to enhance food security. Kenya is among the countries in the Horn of Africa facing severe drought due to the lack of rainfall. According to East African Community, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) and Regional Development, the government will also develop irrigation systems on the arid and semi-arid lands and encourage farmers to adopt smart agricultural practices. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

World must secure a "Paris-style" agreement for nature at COP15: chief of WWF International

STORY: World must secure a "Paris-style" agreement for nature at COP15: chief of WWF International DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:48 LOCATION: Geneva/London CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of forests and lakes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARCO LAMBERTINI, Director General of WWF International 3. various of waterfowl and inland waters 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARCO LAMBERTINI, Director General of WWF International 5. various of inland waters STORYLINE: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International urges world leaders to adopt an ambitious and pragmatic framework during the second phase of the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) scheduled for Dec. 7-19 in Montreal, Canada. In a video interview with Xinhua, Director General of WWF International Marco Lambertini said that COP15 is a historic opportunity to seal a "Paris-style" agreement to guide global action through 2030 to halt and reverse nature loss. SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis

Interactive festival highlighting innovation opens in U.S. Austin

STORY: Interactive festival highlighting innovation opens in U.S. Austin DATELINE: March 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of SXSW exhibitionSOUNDBITE 1 (English): JOE VALADEZ, Musicianvarious of people attending South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and FestivalsSOUNDBITE 2 (English): MEGUMI YOSHINAGA, Presentervarious of people attending South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and FestivalsSOUNDBITE 3 (English): MEGUMI YOSHINAGA, Presenter STORYLINE: South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals, a conglomerate of film screenings, interactive media, music festivals and conferences, opened Friday in Austin, making the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas an ocean of cross-industry discoveries and innovations. Joe Valadez, a musician living in Austin, said the city was impacted when SXSW was canceled in 2020, noting that there are "so many people that count on this festival as a way to make income for a good chunk of the year." SOUNDBITE 1 (Englis