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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan poses in front of a wall with photos of outstanding Afghan cricket players at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan takes a photo at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts on his cricket gear during a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan takes a training session with his teammate at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan (L) helps his father at their fruit and vegetable stall after his training in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts his bag into the locker ahead of his training at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan's teammates take a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPR

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan leaves the pitch after training at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.

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Cricket Teenager- Kabul

Arshad Khan puts on his cricket gear during a training session at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2024. Arshad Khan, a 16-year-old teenager, stood out among 250 young players, achieving the top position as a batsman in a recent domestic cricket match in Afghanistan. Arshad came from Kunar Province, currently lives in a poor neighborhood in Kabul, the capital city. As a son of a former Afghan cricketer, Arshad has been learning cricket for 14 months at Rashid Khan Cricket Academy in Kabul. Arshad's family relys on selling fruit and vegetable at a small stall as their livelihood. And his father dreams of seeing Arshad plays for the national team someday. "I practice cricket almost all day. I love this sport and want to make my family proud. After practice, I go to language school in the evening to learn English," said Arshad Khan. He is confident in his ability to achieve greater success in cricket and hopes to represent Afghanistan internationally one day. Photo by Li Ang

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Tailoring, craft making help refugee women in Uganda heal from war trauma

STORY: Tailoring, craft making help refugee women in Uganda heal from war trauma SHOOTING TIME: June 11, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:04 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of women knitting bags and learning tailoring 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Kiswahili): FLORENCE MWAVITA BITONDE, Congolese refugee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOYEUX MUGISHO, Head of the People for Peace and Defense of Rights (PPDR) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOYEUX MUGISHO, Head of the People for Peace and Defense of Rights (PPDR) 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Kiswahili): FLORENCE MWAVITA BITONDE, Congolese refugee 6. various of women learning tailoring STORYLINE: In the hustle and bustle of Kampala, the Ugandan capital, a group of Congolese refugee women are trying to fit in, hoping to heal from the war trauma they faced back home in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and stand on their own feet in a foreign country. As the world marks World Refugee Day on June 20, Grace Kashama, 38, a Congolese refugee said in

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An Austrian's English class in rural China

STORY: An Austrian's English class in rural China SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HUANGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hongcun Village, Yixian County 2. various of Schober teaching English 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Restaurant owner in Hongcun 4. various of Schober teaching English and his students learning English 5. various of Yixian County 6. various of Schober teaching English and his students learning English 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER and his students STORYLINE: Known for its picturesque scenery, Hongcun Village is a magnet for painters and photographers. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. Austrian Armin Schober owns a coffee and pizza shop with his wife in the village. As more foreign tourists flood in, more locals are willing to learn English. Schober thus opened free English classes for them. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ARMIN SCHOBER, Restaurant owner in Hongcun "I'm Armin

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American teachers, students underline importance of Sino-U.S. exchanges

STORY: American teachers, students underline importance of Sino-U.S. exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: LANGFANG, HENGSHUI, SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hainan 2. various of American students 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAROL HUMPHREYS, President of Sofia University, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JORDAN AUSTIN, Student from University of Central Missouri, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JESSICA GOGERTY, Director of Advanced Learning for Des Moines Public Schools, the U.S. 6. various of American students engaged in extensive dialogues and activities STORYLINE: A number of American high school and university students, along with their teachers, have been invited to north China's Hebei Province for educational exchanges recently. During their visit, they engaged in extensive dialogues and activities with Chinese students and educators, fostering a deeper mutual understanding between the two nations. These exchanges

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American students celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in N China

STORY: American students celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in N China SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students' activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JESSICA GOGERTY, Director of Advanced Learning for Des Moines Public Schools 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IRIE FREEMAN, High school student from Iowa 4. various of students' activities STORYLINE: Over 50 high school students and teachers from the U.S. state of Iowa participated on Saturday in a cultural event celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province. At the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School, they engaged in traditional activities like calligraphy, crafting sachets, and preparing zongzi alongside local students. The American students and teachers showed a keen interest in Chinese traditions and expressed hope for more educational exchanges in the future. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JESSICA GOGERTY, Director o

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Chinese Bridge show attracts primary school students in Botswana

STORY: Chinese Bridge show attracts primary school students in Botswana SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Gaborone CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1.various of Chinese Bridge show 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GUO ZHENGUANG, Charge d'affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Botswana 3.various of Chinese Bridge show 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BONTLE KUHLMANN, Acting Director, Department of Basic Education, Ministry of Education STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bridge" Chinese language competition for primary school students was held in Gaborone, the capital of Botswana, on Friday. The event, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Botswana and organized by the Confucius Institute at the University of Botswana, featured three segments: a written test, a speech session and a talent show. During the speech session, students introduced themselves and shared their experiences of learning Chinese. In the talent show, they showcased songs and dances, Chinese martial arts, paper-cutting and oth

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White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges

STORY: White Pagoda Cultural Week fosters China-Nepal friendship and cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple 2. SOUNDBITE (English): BISHNU PUKAR SHRESTHA, Nepali Ambassador to China STORYLINE: The 2024 Beijing White Pagoda Cultural Week kicked off Friday with the theme of "focusing on cultural heritage protection and deepening civilizational exchanges and mutual learning." The event aims to spotlight the historical and cultural significance of the white pagoda at Miaoying Temple in Beijing. Built in 1279 during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), this Tibetan Buddhist pagoda was designed by Nepalese architect Arniko. Over 10 engaging activities will showcase the cultural richness of China and Nepal and highlight their historical exchanges and heritage preservation efforts. The week-long event is expected to promote friendly cultural interactions between the two cou

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Pakistani, Chinese children gather to celebrate Int'l Children's Day

STORY: Pakistani, Chinese children gather to celebrate Int'l Children's Day SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): SARA, Pakistani student 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ASMA MUNIR SALMAN, School leader at Great Maple School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): MA BIN, President of China-Pakistan Educational Cultural Institute STORYLINE: An event celebrating International Children's Day was held at a hotel hall in Pakistan's federal capital Islamabad on Saturday. Pakistani and Chinese students brought art performances including a Kung Fu show. SOUNDBITE 1 (Urdu): SARA, Pakistani student "I feel great that Pakistani and Chinese children are learning about each other's culture." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ASMA MUNIR SALMAN, School leader at Great Maple School "It's Children's Day and the children have made paintings, beautiful pictures. I think it's a great way of bringing people together to begin fr

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Chinese medical team, charity group bring joy to Zimbabwean children

STORY: Chinese medical team, charity group bring joy to Zimbabwean children SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY/MEDICINE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RUDO SAUTI, Student 3. various of the event STORYLINE: It was a day of fun and joy at a primary school in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, as children on Wednesday celebrated the upcoming International Children's Day with a special event organized by a Chinese medical team and a charity group. The event was held at the Hossana Love in Africa Children's Home. The pupils were engaged in various activities including learning moves of Baduanjin, a traditional form of Chinese aerobic exercise. The Chinese doctors also demonstrated first-aid techniques to the children, who responded with enthusiasm. SOUNDBITE (English): RUDO SAUTI, Student "Today we learned about performing first aid and martial arts. I really enjoyed martial arts. Thank you, Chinese doctors, for coming h

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Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world

STORY: Learning Chinese brings Aussie teens new telescope to explore world SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition 2. various of Hallie Richards 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HALLIE RICHARDS, Student, Methodist Ladies' College 4. various of participants taking group photos 5. various of China's acting Consul General in Sydney Wang Chunsheng speaking 6. various of City of Sydney Deputy Mayor Robert Kok speaking STORYLINE: For many teenagers in culturally diverse Australia, mastering a new language other than English opens up an avenue to bond with friends of a different background in the same community, explores alternative ways of life, and views the whole wide world with a broader horizon. The Australia Final of the 17th "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students wrapped up in Syd

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Huawei rolls out innovations to boost e-learning in Kenya

STORY: Huawei rolls out innovations to boost e-learning in Kenya SHOOTING DATE: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching event of Huawei's e-learning innovations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GITONGA MARINGA, Huawei Kenya's senior information technology (IT) solutions manager 3. various of the launching event of Huawei's e-learning innovations 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RAYMOND KIPNGETICH, IT solutions architect at Huawei Kenya STORYLINE: Chinese telecommunication firm Huawei on Friday announced the rollout of a series of innovations designed to boost e-learning in Kenya. Gitonga Maringa, Huawei Kenya's senior information technology (IT) solutions manager, said at a briefing in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the IdealHub range of products digitizes classrooms to introduce interactive teaching and immersive learning for students of all ages. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GITONGA MARINGA, Huawei Kenya's senior

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Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students

STORY: Chinese language proficiency contest sparks enthusiasm among South African students SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: CAPE TOWN, South Africa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town STORYLINE: The South Africa Finals of the 23rd "Chinese Bridge" Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College Students were successfully held on Friday in Cape Town, the country's legislative capital. The event attracted many Chinese language learners, educators and cultural enthusiasts, who witnessed the outstanding talent of South African students from universities across the country in learning the language. Among the tests set for the finalists were written quizzes, keynote speeches, question-and-answer sessions and a talent show, with each one of them presenting performances related to Chinese culture, including songs, dances, music and martial arts. After intense competition,

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Chinese and French scholars hold dialogue of ancient capital civilizations

STORY: Chinese and French scholars hold dialogue of ancient capital civilizations SHOOTING TIME: May 7 and May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Beijing/Paris CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dialogue of ancient capital civilizations (Beijing-Paris) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ KHAN, Director and Representative to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia 3. various of street views in Paris STORYLINE: Chinese and French scholars held a dialogue of ancient capital civilizations (Beijing-Paris) early this month. The dialogue aimed to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations through discussions on historical and cultural protection, urban planning, Olympic cities, among others. SOUNDBITE (English): SHAHBAZ KHAN, Director and Representative to UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia "Today, as you know, we stand at the crossroads of history and future. It is imperative that we recognize the pivotal role of culture in shaping sustainable societies. T

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AI robotics learning booms in U.S. education

STORY: AI robotics learning booms in U.S. education SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: DALLAS, the United States CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of students practicing a robotics competition project 2. SOUNDBITE (English): KAN XU, Head coach of AI Robotics Academy STORYLINE: A small robot ran around the field, turning back and forth and then swiftly from left to right, picking up triballs, a ball in the shape of a triangle, and moving them into a net goal zone, then climbing a pole and lifting itself vertically off the field. Amazingly, it was all done in less than two minutes with great speed and precision. Students at the AI Robotics Academy in Plano, a suburban city in Dallas, Texas, were rehearsing a global robotics competition project for the 2024 VEX World Robotics Championship concluded in Dallas on May 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KAN XU, Head coach of AI Robotics Academy "This robotic competition has several steps. It's called a

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Pakistani expert hails China's green development

STORY: Pakistani expert hails China's green development SHOOTING TIME: April 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAINAB NAEEM, Head of Program on Ecological Sustainability and Circular Economy at SDPI SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAINAB NAEEM, Head of Program on Ecological Sustainability and Circular Economy at SDPI SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZAINAB NAEEM, Head of Program on Ecological Sustainability and Circular Economy at SDPI STORYLINE: A Pakistani expert hails China's green development, saying China is learning from nature and implementing an eco-friendly approach that benefits both current and future generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAINAB NAEEM, Head of Program on Ecological Sustainability and Circular Economy at Sustainable Development Policy Institute "Green is the new goal for China. And this is pretty much manifested in the green development program that they initiated, because they believe that humans and nature have

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Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth

STORY: Chinese cultural performances, language-learning stories amaze U.S. youth SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:32 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural performances 2. various of students appreciating Chinese calligraphy 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER GIVEN, Senior student at Saint Joseph's University 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TEYO AGOYO, Senior student from Friends Select School in Philadelphia 5. various of students playing with puppets 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JAMES B. HEIMOWITZ, Honorary chair of the China Institute in America 7. various of fireside discussion STORYLINE: Cultural performances by artists from southeast China's Fujian Province and stories of Chinese-speaking Americans on learning the language impressed around 100 U.S. students here at an event on Monday. The opening performance was a dance called "Golden Drums," which featured large drums and parasols. Artists from Zhangzhou City in Fujian Province presented

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Zambia strives to eliminate malaria with China's help, says health official

STORY: Zambia strives to eliminate malaria with China's help, says health official SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Center 2. various of lab 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAMPA CHITAMBALA-OTIONO, Acting director of Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Center 4. various of lab 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SAMPA CHITAMBALA-OTIONO, Acting director of Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Center 6. various of lab 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SAMPA CHITAMBALA-OTIONO, Acting director of Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Center 8. various of lab STORYLINE: Zambia is eager to draw lessons from China's successful efforts in malaria elimination to accelerate its own pace, a government official said on Wednesday. Sampa Chitambala-Otiono, the acting director of the National Malaria Elimination Center, emphasized the importance of learning from China's experience as Zambia strives to elimin

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American students, teachers engage in Chinese poetry-learning in China

STORY: American students, teachers engage in Chinese poetry-learning in China SHOOTING TIME: April 20, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese poetry class 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SAWYER ZECK, Student of Muscatine High School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMILLIE DURAN, History teacher of Muscatine High School 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BAI XIAOFANG, English teacher of Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School 5. various of American students making dumplings 6. various of American students playing table tennis with Chinese students STORYLINE: A group of high school students and teachers from the United States have recently immersed themselves in a Chinese cultural learning experience during their visit to China. Invited by Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School, 32 students and eight teachers from Muscatine High School of Iowa, United States, visited the school in Shijiazhuang, capital of north China's Hebei Province, as part o

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Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students

STORY: Education exchange boosts career development of Rwandan students SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:06:09 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of IPRC Musanze and its students 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): UMWALI ANGE NATACHA, Student majoring in e-commerce at IPRC Musanze 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ISHIMWE YASIL, Student majoring in electrical automation technology at IPRC Musanze 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU WEIXIN, Executive director of Jinhua Polytechnic STORYLINE: In the heart of Musanze town in northern Rwanda, a transformative partnership is shaping the futures of young Rwandans. Integrated Polytechnic Regional College-Musanze (IPRC Musanze), a public higher learning institution, recently signed a five-year agreement with Jinhua Polytechnic of East China's Zhejiang Province for an exchange program. Thirty students from IPRC Musanze will study for two years in Rwanda and one year in China for an advanced diploma. Umwali Ange Natacha, an e-commer

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More Ghanaians fall in love with Chinese language

STORY: More Ghanaians fall in love with Chinese language SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:35 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese cultural performances by students 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALVING QUARTEY, Student 3. various of Chinese cultural performances by students 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DORCAS NTIM, Student 5. various of Chinese cultural performances by students 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JESSE TWUMASI-ANKRAH, Student 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CLEMENT APPAH, Ghanaian director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Ghana 8. various of Chinese cultural performances by students STORYLINE: As the relationship between China and Ghana grows stronger, more and more Ghanaians are falling in love with the Chinese language. Alving Quartey, a 10-year-old pupil at Happy Hearts Montessori School in a suburb of the Ghanaian capital of Accra, said on Friday that learning the Chinese language is fun and knowledge-based. He received an in

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Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges

STORY: Chinese Language Day celebrated in Ethiopia to promote cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:43 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHEN QINMIN, Minister counselor at the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia 3. various of the celebration 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BIRUK KEDIR, Director-general of the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute 5. various of the celebration STORYLINE: The United Nations Chinese Language Day was celebrated in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Friday with a call to promote cultural exchanges and mutual understanding through learning different languages. The day was marked at the Ethiopian Technical and Vocational Training Institute (TVTI) under the theme "Chinese language: connecting cultures through the bridge of mutual learning." The event featured Chinese calligraphy, traditional Chinese music, and acrobatics performed by Ethiopian artists

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Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy

STORY: Nigerians express enthusiasm over Chinese calligraphy SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:33 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of participants learning about Chinese calligraphy 2. various of the lessons 3. various of participants practicing Chinese calligraphy with the help of Chinese experts 4. various of events 5. various of award presentation 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KHADIJAH ABDULKADIR, Participant 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RABI ZUBAIRU, Chinese language student 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOSEPH UYENA, Chinese language student STORYLINE: "Lanting Collection: Narrate China-Nigeria Friendship Through Calligraphy" was held Thursday at the China Cultural Center in Nigeria in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, with a series of activities including calligraphy exhibition, lecture and teaching, making Nigerian people to feel the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and the cultural thoughts behind it. Many participants expressed a strong interest in the art

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Confucius Institute library broadens Chinese knowledge for Tanzanian students

STORY: Confucius Institute library broadens Chinese knowledge for Tanzanian students SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:10 LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZEMA AYUBU SAIDI, Student at the University of Dar es Salaam 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JACKSON LASWAI, Student at the University of Dar es Salaam 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ZHANG XIAOZHEN, Chinese Director at Confucius Institute, University of Dar es Salaam 4. various of the library STORYLINE: Students learning the Chinese language at Tanzania's University of Dar es Salaam on Thursday praised the Confucius Institute library saying it is playing a major role in broadening knowledge of the language. Speaking ahead of World Book Day, to be marked on April 23, the students said the Confucius Institute library at the University of Dar es Salaam is stocked with books covering various Chinese topics, including culture, ancient and modern Chinese literature.

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"Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicks off in South Africa

STORY: "Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicks off in South Africa SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:40 LOCATION: Cape Town CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): YOU WENZE, Chinese consul-general in Cape Town 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): FAHRNAAZ JOHADIEN, Acting executive director of Iziko Museums of South Africa 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): GUY REDMAN, Head of Western Cape Department for Cultural Affairs and Sports STORYLINE: "The Spirits on Turtle Shells and Cattle Bones: Oracle Bone Script Art Showcase" kicked off on Friday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, to celebrate the United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20. Hosted by the Iziko Museums of South Africa in collaboration with China's Central Academy of Fine Arts, ChinesePlus, and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, this event takes place at the Learning Center of the Iziko Museums, located on the Groot Constantia Est

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UNESCO forum on intercultural dialogue, mutual learning held in Paris

STORY: UNESCO forum on intercultural dialogue, mutual learning held in Paris SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUSAN DENYER, World Heritage Adviser, ICOMOS and Secretary of ICOMOS-UK (the International Council on Monuments and Site, UK) 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EUAN MACKWAY-JONES, Associate Programme Specialist in the Section for Intercultural Dialogue, UNESCO 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAO SHENGLIANG, Party chief of the Dunhuang Academy STORYLINE: An international symposium focusing on intercultural exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations was held Monday in Paris. At the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters, experts convened to discuss the history of cultural exchange on the Silk Road. They also engaged in mutual learning and contemporary intercultural communication. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SUSAN DENYER, World Heri

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Local physiotherapist dedicated to promoting Chinese acupuncture therapy in Solomon Islands

STORY: Local physiotherapist dedicated to promoting Chinese acupuncture therapy in Solomon Islands SHOOTING TIME: recent footages DATELINE: April 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Grace Teka learning acupuncture therapy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist 3. various of Grace Teka learning acupuncture therapy 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist STORYLINE: Grace Teka is a general rehabilitation physiotherapist at Lata Hospital in Solomon Islands. Recently, she has finished acupuncture treatment training offered by the Chinese medical team to the Pacific island country. One year ago, when Teka came to National Referral Hospital for training, she suffered from low back pain. She found the Chinese medical team based in the hospital to receive acupuncture treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GRACE TEKA, General rehabilitation physiotherapist "I had my treatment for my bilateral kne

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Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Enjoying beauty of nature

STORY: Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Enjoying beauty of nature SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: April 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: XIONG'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xiong'an 2. STANDUP 1 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student 3. STANDUP 2 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student 4. various of Baiyangdian STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student "Hello everyone, I'm Darina. I came to China for learning Chinese. Now I'm a student of Hebei University. I like traveling around China. So today I came to Xiong'an. Established in 2017, Xiong'an New Area is more than just a city of high-tech elements. It is also a sample of green cities in China. Today, let's see the beautiful scenery here." When people talk about China's cityscape, they usually think of skyscrapers in Beijing or Shanghai. Yet in Xiong'an, the story is totally different. Rivers, lakes, trees and grass can be seen everywhere. Blue and green spaces will account for 70 percent of t

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Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Experiencing convenience of community life

STORY: Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Experiencing convenience of community life SHOOTING TIME: March 23, 2024 DATELINE: March 31, 2024 LENGTH: 0:06:15 LOCATION: XIONG'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY STORYLINE: China announced the decision to establish Xiong'an New Area on April 1, 2017, with the aim of developing the area into a modern city that is green, intelligent, livable and competitive by 2035. Darina Semenova visits Xiong'an to experience the convenience of community life here. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian student "Hello everyone. I'm Darina from Hebei University. I came to China for learning Chinese, and of course I like to travel in China a lot. Today I came to Xiong'an New Area, the 'future city' in China. New communities in Xiong'an are designed to be convenient. People living here used to be villagers, but now they can enjoy modern urban facilities with a walk of less than 15 minutes. Now I am in Rongxi area which contains nearly 40,000 residents. Healthcare, education, enterta

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Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Visiting “City of the Future”

STORY: Xiong'an through foreign eyes: Visiting “City of the Future” SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:37 LOCATION: Xiong'an, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST various of Xiong'an STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE(English) DARINA SEMENOVA, Russian Student Hello everyone! I'm Darina, I came from Russia. (I'm) in China for learning Chinese. And now I'm a student of Hebei University. I really like to travel around China. And today I came to the modern city Xiong'an. It was established in 2017 and for many years it had been simply traditional countryside. But today, it is one of the most modern cities in China. Let's have a look. On April 1, 2017, China announced plans to establish Xiong'an New Area, about 100 km southwest of Beijing The new area is designed to take over Beijing's functions nonessential to its role as the national capital Can you imagine that? The bus I'm waiting for is automatically driving. Oh, it's coming. Let's try it. VO Half size of a traditional bus, this mini-v

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China's pursuit of high-quality development laudable, worth learning: Ghanaian media insider

STORY: China's pursuit of high-quality development laudable, worth learning: Ghanaian media insider SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:17 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER AGANA, Managing director of News Ghana STORYLINE: A Ghanaian media insider has lauded China's new push to develop new quality productive forces, noting that China's path of pursuing high-quality development is worth learning for other countries. SOUNDBITE (English): ROGER AGANA, Managing director of News Ghana "(Developing) the new quality productive forces is a very laudable move. It's a very good move from China because I think they are also looking at it in the sense that technology is making things better and smarter, and the production costs will also come down. So I think that is why China is now using technology to improve upon all sectors and also help other partners to also improve on their lives. I'm very, very positive about China's fu

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Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation

STORY: Rwandan village puts Rwanda on map for endangered grey-crowned crane conservation SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the grey-crowned cranes 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 3. various of the sanctuary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WINNIE KYAMUJARA, Village's head guide 5. various of the sanctuary STORYLINE: Umusambi had been an average village on the outskirts of Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, until 2020 when a sanctuary was launched for birds with handicaps as a result of captivity. Umusambi village has shot to stardom globally by providing a conducive environment for more than 50 grey-crowned cranes. The sanctuary, with an area of roughly 21 hectares, has become a popular destination that draws tourists from Europe, Africa, and Asia who enjoy learning about conservation work and the importance of protecting natural environments. Winnie Kyamujara, the village's head

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African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit

STORY: African FMs start meeting in framework of AU summit SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 14, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of headquarters of the AU 2. various of the session 3. SOUNDBITE (English interpretation): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the AU Commission STORYLINE: The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) began Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, with a call for increasing efforts to ensure continental stability and quality education in Africa. The two-day meeting, comprising foreign ministers from AU member states, is being held under the AU's theme of the year for 2024 "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality, and relevant learning in Africa." Addressing the executive council meeting, the Chairperson of the AU Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat underscored

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The Met immerses American families in Chinese New Year traditions

STORY: The Met immerses American families in Chinese New Year traditions SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dragon dance 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): HEIDI HOLDER, The Met's Chair of Education 3. various of visitors making wearable blossoms 4. various of live show of woodboard printing 5. various of U.S. children learning woodboard printing 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RUAN JING, Director of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Center 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KRYSTAL WOLFARD, Museum visitor 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): GRACE WOLFARD, Museum visitor 9. various of performance by AAPI Jazz Collective 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): PETER LIN, Leader of the AAPI Jazz Collective 11. various of "Celebrating the Year of the Dragon" exhibition 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): HEIDI HOLDER, The Met's Chair of Education STORYLINE: Hundreds of American parents and kids enjoyed a rare glimpse of China's intangible cultural heritage -- traditional

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Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda

STORY: Chinese New Year celebration held in Uganda SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Kampala CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda 3. various of Ugandan learning to write Chinese character 4. various of Ugandan and Chinese painting together 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): BRUNO RUGANZU, Ugandan painter 6. various of people attending the festival 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MAGNUS BRUUN RASMUSSEN, Visitor 8. various of performances at the festival STORYLINE: Thousands of Ugandans and the Chinese community on Sunday thronged Kololo Independence Grounds in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a "temple fair," a traditional cultural event that features Chinese folk art, to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZHANG LIZHONG, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda "Today we have so many programs like art shows. We have seen the joint work by artists from China and Uganda. Th

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An American lady's decade-long Chinese learning journey

STORY: An American lady's decade-long Chinese learning journey SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: DALLAS, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Dallas, U.S. (File) 2. various of China (File) 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JULIET THOMAS, Entrepreneur of a U.S. publishing company 4. various of China (File) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JULIET THOMAS, Entrepreneur of a U.S. publishing company 6. various of China (File) 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JULIET THOMAS, Entrepreneur of a U.S. publishing company 8. various of China (File) 9. various of cityscape in Dallas, U.S. (File) 10. various of Qujing City in China 11. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JULIET THOMAS, Entrepreneur of a U.S. publishing company 12. various of cityscape in Shanghai (File) 13. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): JULIET THOMAS, Entrepreneur of a U.S. publishing company 14. various of China (File) STORYLINE: Learning Chinese is more than learning a language, said Juliet Thomas, a 62-year-old entrepreneur of

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Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator

STORY: Collaboration with China accelerates internationalization of education: Malaysian educator SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHAO WANZHEN, China's director of the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya STORYLINE: Close collaboration with China accelerates the internationalization of Malaysia's higher education and promotes sustainable economic and social development, a Malaysian educator said on Wednesday. In his welcoming speech for the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration program held by the Kong Zi Institute at Universiti Malaya, vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaya Noor Azuan Abu Osman said a key thrust of the country's higher education roadmap is to attract global talents and foster a diverse learning environment. "These include increasing the number of international students, promoting exchange programs and establishing partnerships with renowned foreign instit

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Australian expat explores folk song culture in S China

STORY: Australian expat explores folk song culture in S China SHOOTING DATE: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:47 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Adam learning about Chinese salty-water songs STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM MAWSON, Australian expat living in Zhongshan "What a wonderful song! How come I've never heard it before?" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU RONGMEI, Inheritor of Zhongshan salty-water song "This is a folk song of Dan people (historically known as the "Boat People,") in Tanzhou, Zhongshan." SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM MAWSON, Australian expat living in Zhongshan "Hello. My name is Adam. Today, I've come to the birthplace of Zhongshan folk songs-Tanzhou. Zhongshan salty-water song is a microcosm of Zhongshan folk songs and is one of China's national intangible cultural heritages. It is said that the Zhongshan salty-water song has been passed down for over 300 years." The Zhongshan salty-water song from Tanzhou town is the oldest with t

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Peruvian sinologist dedicated to bridging cultures between China, LatAm

STORY: Peruvian sinologist dedicated to bridging cultures between China, LatAm SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 28, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:50 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): ESTEBAN POOLE FULLER, PhD student at Peking University 2. SOUNDBITE (English): WU YAO, Xinhua Correspondent 3. various of Esteban Poole Fuller in the campus of Peking University, Beijing STORYLINE: 2023 marks a new chapter for Esteban Poole Fuller, a Peruvian sinologist. In September, an over-10,000-mile journey from the peaks of South America to the beat of China has unfolded his dream -- from learning the country at a distance to experiencing it firsthand. SOUNDBITE (English): ESTEBAN POOLE FULLER, PhD student at Peking University "I've been looking forward to this opportunity for years. I always find Chinese history very interesting. Then when I was in college, there was so much good news about China. The Beijing Olympics had just taken place. People talked about the Chinese econ

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China's ecological civilization remarkable, worth learning: U.S. scholars

STORY: China's ecological civilization remarkable, worth learning: U.S. scholars SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: PU'ER, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP CLAYTON, President of the Institute for Postmodern Development of China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANDREW SCHWARTZ, Executive Director of the Center for Process Studies of the United States 4. Video of Jingmai Mountain STORYLINE: Experts and scholars from the United States have marveled at China's progress in achieving ecological civilization during the just-concluded 7th Pu'er Green Development Forum in southwest China's Yunnan Province. They called for more cooperation and exchanges between China and the Western countries in green development. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PHILIP CLAYTON, President of the Institute for Postmodern Development of China "I've been visiting China for 23 years, but this is the first time that I have ever been to Yunnan

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3rd Confucius Institute opens in Ghana

STORY: 3rd Confucius Institute opens in Ghana SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the inauguration ceremony 2. various of the campus of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RITA AKOSUA DICKSON, vice-chancellor of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) 4. various of the inauguration ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TANG HONG, President of the Ghana Association of Chinese Societies STORYLINE: The third Confucius Institute in Ghana opened Tuesday in Kumasi, the second-largest city, enabling local students to have easier access to learning the Chinese language and culture. The institute was jointly launched by Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and China's Hubei University of Automotive Technology, following the two existing Confucius Institutes at the University of Ghana and the University of Cape Coast. The

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A U.S. family's bond with Wushu

STORY: A U.S. family's bond with Wushu SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 8-18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: FORT WORTH, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Skye taking a Wushu class 2. various of the Saucedo family 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DAVID SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANGELA SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast 5. various of Angela Saucedo and David Saucedo practicing Wushu in China 6. various of the Saucedo family practicing Wushu in their yard 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGELA SAUCEDO, Wushu enthusiast STORYLINE: Every week, six-year-old American boy Skye takes a one-hour trip to attend the Kung Fu class at a Wushu school in Plano, about 50 miles away from Fort Worth, Texas. Skye and his little brother River's passion for martial arts was inspired by their parents, Angela Saucedo and David Saucedo. Now working in the aircraft industry, David started learning Wushu when he was under 12 years old. He went to China for the first time in his early 20s and studied Sh

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Kuwait holds 46th Int'l Book Fair

STORY: Kuwait holds 46th Int'l Book Fair SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 22-23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kuwait International Book Fair STORYLINE: The ongoing 46th Kuwait International Book Fair held in the country's Hawalli Governorate has seen the participation of 486 publishing houses from 29 countries and regions, the official Kuwait News Agency reported. The book fair, which kicked off on Wednesday and will run until Dec. 2, is being held in three halls, covering an area of 18,000 square meters. The China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC) participated in the fair. During his visit to CICC's booth, Chinese Ambassador to Kuwait Zhang Jianwei said Kuwaiti readers are very fond of coming here to purchase Chinese books, which introduce Chinese tradition and culture in Arabic and English. Textbooks for learning Chinese were also on display during the event. The book fair is sponsored by Kuwaiti Prime Ministe