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Japan-Fiji talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka attend a joint press conference following their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan-Fiji talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) and her Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka (2nd from L) hold talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan-Fiji talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press conference with her Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka following their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan-Fiji talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka shake hands before holding talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Japan-Fiji talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka shake hands before holding talks at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Paris 2024 - Opening Ceremony

Members of the Fijian delegation attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Lui Siu Wai/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the Fijian delegation attend the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. (Photo by Lui Siu Wai/POOL/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan, Fiji premiers hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) and his Fijian counterpart, Sitiveni Rabuka, shake hands at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2024, as they hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting.

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Fiji high school students compete in Chinese proficiency

STORY: Fiji high school students compete in Chinese proficiency SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 17th "Chinese-Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students in Fiji STORYLINE: The Fiji finals of the 17th "Chinese-Bridge" Chinese proficiency competition for foreign high school students were held Saturday at the China Cultural Center in Fiji. The competition, which focused on written test, video shows, speech and talent shows, was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji, Yat Sen School and the China Cultural Center in Fiji. A total of eight Fijian students participated in the final contest, with diplomats, industry executives and students attending the half-day event. Leilah Chung, a student from Yat Sen School, emerged as the overall winner of the competition themed "Fly High with Chinese." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Suva. (XHTV)

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Xinjiang-themed Chinese oil paintings on display in Fiji

STORY: Xinjiang-themed Chinese oil paintings on display in Fiji SHOOTING TIME: May 20, 2024 DATELINE: May 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the paintings on display 2. SOUNDBITE (English): IRAMI BULI, Fijian artist 3. various of the paintings on display STORYLINE: An exhibition of Chinese oil paintings showcasing the natural beauty and unique culture of China's northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has opened at the China Cultural Center in Fiji. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Friday night, Fiji's Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Ifereimi Vasu said the exhibition is a significant cultural exchange event between his country and China. According to the minister, this is the first display of contemporary Chinese oil paintings in the Pacific island country. Through the collaboration, Vasu said, "We will not only share our artistic heritage, but also strengthen the bonds of friendship and understanding between Fiji an

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China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM

STORY: China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM SHOOTING TIME: April 2, 2024 DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: VANUA LEVU, Fiji CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fiji 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SITIVENI RABUKA, Fijian Prime Minister STORYLINE: China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Fiji has enjoyed a very good relationship with China since the establishment of diplomatic ties, and is "very happy to see that China develops relations with the Pacific island countries," the prime minister told Xinhua during his Tuesday visit to the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, the second-largest island in Fiji. In the company of Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian, Rabuka listened to a report from the Chinese technical team conducting a feasibility study for a road upgrade project, which will connect 61 villages and 15 schools with over 80 km of rural roads renova

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (4th L) and Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian (5th L) visit the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members from China inspect the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-VANUA LEVU-CHINA-AID ROAD UPGRADE PROJECT

(240403) -- VANUA LEVU, April 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (2nd L) visits the road upgrade project in Vanua Levu, Fiji, April 2, 2024. China's assistance is instrumental in the development of Fiji and other Pacific island countries, said Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. TO GO WITH "China's connectivity initiatives benefit Fiji's development: PM" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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China's agricultural expertise fuels prospects for rice self-sufficiency in Fiji

STORY: China's agricultural expertise fuels prospects for rice self-sufficiency in Fiji SHOOTING TIME: March 13, 2024 DATELINE: March 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fijian farmers working with experts of China-Aid Agricultural Development Project in Fiji 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN HUAZAO, Team leader of China-Aid Agricultural Development Project in Fiji 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WU MINGKUI, Seed breeding expert of China-Aid Agricultural Development Project in Fiji 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TEKINI NAKIDAKIDA, Deputy secretary for Agriculture Development, Fijian Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways STORYLINE: Rice has been cultivated for many decades in Fiji, serving as a major source of food for its population. However, the country's rice industry has faced challenges in recent years, marked by a decline in both lands and production, mainly due to traditional farming practices, labor shortage and the impacts of climate change. Fiji produces less tha

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Japan, Pacific islands ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks to reporters following a ministerial meeting with Pacific island nations in the Fijian capital Suva on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Japan, Pacific islands ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks at a ministerial meeting with Pacific island nations in the Fijian capital Suva on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Japan, Pacific islands ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (L) and Cook Islands foreign and immigration minister Tingika Elikana attend a joint press conference following a ministerial meeting among Japan and Pacific island nations in the Fijian capital Suva on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Japan, Pacific islands ministerial meeting

A ministerial meeting among Japan and Pacific island nations is held in the Fijian capital Suva on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Japan, Pacific islands ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (5th from L in front row) and other participants from Pacific island nations pose for a group photo ahead of a ministerial meeting in the Fijian capital Suva on Feb. 12, 2024.

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Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon

STORY: Foreign leaders, heads of int'l organizations extend best wishes for Chinese New Year of Dragon SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:18 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of festive activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA, Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): FATIH BIROL, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): DAVID ADEANG, Nauruan President 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MOHAMED MUIZZU, Maldivian President 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ARIF ALVI, Pakistani President 9. SOUNDBITE 8 (English): Vanuatu's President Nikenike Vurobaravu and his wife 10. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): NIKOS CHRISTODOULIDES, Cyprus President 11. SOUNDBITE 10 (English): WILIAME KATONIVERE, Fijian President 12. SOUNDBITE 11 (Eng

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240205) -- BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Fijian child poses for photos with a billboard introducing the Year of the Dragon stamps at a launching ceremony held in Nausori, Fiji, Feb. 3, 2024. A launching ceremony was held here for the Year of the Dragon stamps on Saturday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10. (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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Fiji issues Year of Dragon stamps to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Fiji issues Year of Dragon stamps to celebrate Chinese New Year SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:58 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the stamp launching ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RATU WILIAME KATONIVERE, Fijian President STORYLINE: A launching ceremony was held at a town near the Fijian capital for the Year of the Dragon stamps on Saturday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10. Speaking at the ceremony in Nausori, Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere acknowledged the event as an opportunity to recognize the achievements and contributions of the Chinese community, reflecting the enduring relationship between Fiji and China. SOUNDBITE (English): RATU WILIAME KATONIVERE, Fijian President "Bula! And happy Chinese New Year. It is a pleasure that I take this opportunity to wish you all the compliments of the season for the Year of the Dragon. Stay blessed and enjoy the holidays. Thank you. I think it's a

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FIJI-NAUSORI-YEAR OF DRAGON-STAMPS-LAUNCHING

(240204) -- NAUSORI, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A Fijian child poses for photos with a billboard introducing the Year of the Dragon stamps at a launching ceremony held in Nausori, Fiji, Feb. 3, 2024. A launching ceremony was held here for the Year of the Dragon stamps on Saturday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10. (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-NAUSORI-YEAR OF DRAGON-STAMPS-LAUNCHING

(240204) -- NAUSORI, Feb. 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere (2nd, R) and Ma Guoliang (3rd, L), commercial counselor of the Chinese embassy in Fiji, attend a launching ceremony for the Year of the Dragon stamps in Nausori, Fiji, Feb. 3, 2024. A launching ceremony was held here for the Year of the Dragon stamps on Saturday in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10. (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-ONE-CHINA PRINCIPLE-COMMITMENT-REITERATION

(240203) -- SUVA, Feb. 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Luo Zhaohui (L), head of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, shakes hands with Fijian Acting Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica after signing related cooperation documents in Suva, Fiji, Feb. 2, 2024. Kamikamica said Friday that his country firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to inject new momentum into China-Fiji comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. TO GO WITH "Fiji reiterates commitment to one-China principle" (Xinhua/Feng Qidi)

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Int'l students experience Spring Festival traditions in NW China's Ningxia

STORY: Int'l students experience Spring Festival traditions in NW China's Ningxia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: YINCHUAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTET AHMED, Algerian student from Ningxia Medical University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LEDUA MICHELLE EVELYN, Fijian student from Ningxia Medical University 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TEZA HELTON SIMON, Tanzanian student from Ningxia Medical University STORYLINE: Thirty-seven international students from Ningxia Medical University in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region have gathered in an activity to experience the traditions of the Spring Festival. They learned to make Chinese knots and experienced ice-and-snow fun at the foot of Helan Mountain. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTET AHMED, Algerian student from Ningxia Medical University "So today, we come here to see a lot of Chinese history, and we will make this stuff to (celebrate) Chinese

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China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji

STORY: China hands over 2 sports facilities to Fiji SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:31 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: POLITICS/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHOU JIAN, Chinese Ambassador to Fiji 3. various of Fijian prime minister visiting the Aquatic Center 4. various of Fijian prime minister and Chinese ambassador visiting the National Hockey Center 5. Aerial video of the National Hockey Center 6. SOUNDBITE (English): SITIVENI RABUKA, Fijian Prime Minister STORYLINE: A China-aided renovation project of the Suva Multi-Purpose Sports Arena was handed over to Fiji on Friday. The project, covering the Aquatic Center and National Hockey Center in the sports arena, was launched in June 2022 and funded by the Chinese government. While addressing the handover ceremony, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted these venues' significance beyond sports, expressing gratitude for China's steadfast support, and anticipating the cont

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINA-AIDED RENOVATION PROJECT-HANDOVER

(240112) -- SUVA, Jan. 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka addresses the handover ceremony of a China-aided renovation project of the Suva Multi-Purpose Sports Arena in Suva, Fiji, Jan. 12, 2024. A China-aided renovation project of the Suva Multi-Purpose Sports Arena was handed over to Fiji on Friday. The project, covering the Aquatic Center and National Hockey Center in the sports arena, was launched in June 2022 and funded by the Chinese government. (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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Fijian businesswoman shares her experience in China

STORY: Fijian businesswoman shares her experience in China SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): KATRIENA WONG, Manager, Dingjin Real Estate Development PTE LTD STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): KATRIENA WONG, Manager, Dingjin Real Estate Development PTE LTD, Fiji "I studied in China from 2013 to 2018. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in law from Hebei University of Economics and Business. China's technological development is very, very fast. Every day there is something new happening in technology. There will be a new feature on your WeChat, on Taobao. And everyday there's a change. One thing that I was very impressed in China is the public transportation services. A bus will come at exactly 11:05. It will tell you it will come at 11:05. It will even tell you when the next three buses will come. And also the metro is very very convenient, very cheap. Also the high-speed railway. They have other options,

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FIJI-NAUSORI-FIJIAN GIRL-INTERVIEW

(231227) -- NAUSORI, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Katriena Wong (R) talks with her Chinese colleague at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji, Dec. 20, 2023. TO GO WITH Feature: "I really had wonderful memories of my visits" -- China in eyes of Fijian girl (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-XI JINPING-FIJIAN PM-MEETING

(231116) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in San Francisco, the United States, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin)

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U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-XI JINPING-FIJIAN PM-MEETING

(231116) -- SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in San Francisco, the United States, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Ding Lin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-CIFTIS-WORLD CULTURES-EXHIBITION (CN)

(230902) -- BEIJING, Sept. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members display Fijian instruments at the exhibition booth of the Fijian embassy in China at the 8th Colourful World -- Cultural Exhibition of Countries along the Belt and Road during the 2023 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

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Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater

STORY: Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater DATELINE: Aug. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:36 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fijian protesters in Suva 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUSIA LAGILEVO, Citizens' Constitutional Forum 3. various of Fijian protesters in Suva 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LAVETANALAGI SERU, Co-founder of Alliance for Future Generations 5. various of Fijian protesters in Suva 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NOELENE NABULIVOU, Founder of Diverse Voices and Action for Equality 7. various of Fijian protesters in Suva STORYLINE: Hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva on Friday, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. The protesters, led by the Fiji non-government organization Coalition on Human Rights, called for international actions to halt Tokyo's move to protect the ocean and future generations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUSIA LAGILEVO, Citizens' Constitutional Forum

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FIJI-SUVA-JAPAN-NUKE WASTEWATER-PROTEST

(230825) -- SUVA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 25, 2023. On Friday, hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. TO GO WITH "Feature: "Keep our Pacific nuclear-free!" -- Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-JAPAN-NUKE WASTEWATER-PROTEST

(230825) -- SUVA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 25, 2023. On Friday, hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. TO GO WITH "Feature: "Keep our Pacific nuclear-free!" -- Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-JAPAN-NUKE WASTEWATER-PROTEST

(230825) -- SUVA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 25, 2023. On Friday, hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. TO GO WITH "Feature: "Keep our Pacific nuclear-free!" -- Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-JAPAN-NUKE WASTEWATER-PROTEST

(230825) -- SUVA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 25, 2023. On Friday, hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. TO GO WITH "Feature: "Keep our Pacific nuclear-free!" -- Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-JAPAN-NUKE WASTEWATER-PROTEST

(230825) -- SUVA, Aug. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People attend a rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 25, 2023. On Friday, hundreds of Fijian people marched on the streets of Suva, raising their voices strongly against Japan's dumping of nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. TO GO WITH "Feature: "Keep our Pacific nuclear-free!" -- Fijians rally against Japan's dumping of nuke wastewater" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP-AWARD CEREMONY

(230815) -- SUVA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian (2nd L) poses for a group photo with a Fijian scholarship winner and her parents at the award ceremony of the 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 15, 2023. A total of 19 Fijian students were awarded the 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship on Tuesday by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji. TO GO WITH "19 Fijian students awarded with Chinese gov't scholarship" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP-AWARD CEREMONY

(230815) -- SUVA, Aug. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A Fijian scholarship winner speaks at the award ceremony of the 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship in Suva, Fiji, Aug. 15, 2023. A total of 19 Fijian students were awarded the 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship on Tuesday by the Chinese Embassy in Fiji. TO GO WITH "19 Fijian students awarded with Chinese gov't scholarship" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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Japan's planned release of radioactive wastewater into sea "irresponsible": Fijian scholar

STORY: Japan's planned release of radioactive wastewater into sea "irresponsible": Fijian scholar DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of protests against Japan's planned release of radioactive wastewater 2. various of the Pacific Ocean 3. SOUNDBITE (English): KALINGA SENEVIRATNE, Consultant with journalism program at USP 4. various of Fiji islands STORYLINE: A Fijian scholar has slammed Japan for planning to dump radioactive wastewater from its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. He told Xinhua that Japan should not pollute the sea with nuclear waste, as it will harm the Pacific territories, including the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty areas. SOUNDBITE (English): KALINGA SENEVIRATNE, Consultant with journalism program at USP "What Japan is doing what I see is, in the international context, quite an irresponsible thing, because Japan is part of the Western alliance, which always talks about protecting a 'rules-base

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Fijian students demonstrate Chinese language proficiency in competition

STORY: Fijian students demonstrate Chinese language proficiency in competition DATELINE: June 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of students competing in the Chinese Bridge contest 2. various of students performing 3. various of students being awarded STORYLINE: Fiji held the 16th Chinese Bridge-Chinese Proficiency Competition for foreign secondary school students on Wednesday, with eight students from the Suva-based Yat Sen School participating in the annual event. The competition, with the theme of "Fly High With Chinese", featured talent shows and speeches in Chinese at the auditorium of Yat Sen School, attracting an audience of hundreds of teachers, students and representatives of the local Chinese communities. Samara Hughes, an 11 grader of Yat Sen School, got first place and will compete in the final contest on behalf of Fiji. "I like singing Chinese songs, which inspires my love for learning Chinese," Hughes said, adding that she hopes to ha

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Fijian ambassador hails development in China's Tibet

STORY: Fijian ambassador hails development in China's Tibet DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tibet 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China STORYLINE: Fijian Ambassador to China Manasa R. Tagicakibau said he is impressed by the rapid development in southwest China's Tibet and how local people have found new ways of increasing incomes after visiting several communities in the region. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Fijian Ambassador to China "I have spent four years in China, but this is my first time in Tibet. What I have seen here in Tibet is actually astonishing. We visited a number of communities, and we see how they've lifted themselves from poverty to now being a prosperous community, society. In that process, they actually develop themselves, and also develop the way they do things. One community

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FIJI-SUVA-WORLD OCEANS DAY-CELEBRATION

(230608) -- SUVA, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fijian President Wiliame Katonivere (with sunglasses) poses for a photo with children at the World Oceans Day celebration in Suva, Fiji, June 8, 2023. TO GO WITH "Fijian president urges all nations to save oceans, reefs" (Photo by Gao Xin/Xinhua)

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Fijian ambassador hails huge development, poverty alleviation in China's Guizhou

STORY: Fijian ambassador hails huge development, poverty alleviation in China's Guizhou DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people visiting Guizhou 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China 3. various of people visiting Guizhou 4. various of Guizhou 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China 6. various of people visiting Guizhou STORYLINE: Fijian Ambassador to China Manasa R. Tagicakibau said he is impressed by Guizhou's rapid development and local people's happy life after visiting the mountainous province in southwest China. From June 3 to 7, more than 20 ambassadors and diplomats from 19 countries joined in a five-day tour on local ecological civilization progress in Guizhou. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MANASA R. TAGICAKIBAU, Ambassador of the Republic of Fiji to China "This is my first time to visit Guizhou. When you see (Guizhou), you

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Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students

STORY: Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Suva CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Li Yini, the Chinese director of the Confucius Institute, at the opening ceremony 2. various of the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian 3. various of Matthew Hayward, Acting Head of School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education 4. various of students on the talent show and audience 5. various of Lily Teunroko 6. SOUNDBITE (English): LILY TEUNROKO, Student at the University of the South Pacific STORYLINE: The 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition for Fijian college students concluded in the capital city of Suva on Tuesday. A total of 13 students participated in the Chinese proficiency contest, which was held by the Confucius Institute at the University of the South Pacific, and co-organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education and the Chinese Embassy in Fiji. The competition was divided i

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE LANGUAGE-CONTEST

(230523) -- SUVA, May 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lily Teunroko from the University of the South Pacific in Suva wins in the final round of the 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition for Fijian college students in Suva, Fiji, May 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)

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FIJI-SUVA-CHINESE LANGUAGE-CONTEST

(230523) -- SUVA, May 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A contestant competes in the 22nd Chinese Bridge Competition for Fijian college students in Suva, Fiji, May 23, 2023. TO GO WITH "Fiji hosts Chinese language skills contest for college students" (Photo by Sang Qinlong/Xinhua)