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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship - Shanghai

This photo taken on December 27, 2024 shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, east China. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. As the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, it plays a key role in advancing the Navy's transformation and enhancing its combat capabilities in the far seas, according to Navy officials. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of

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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship - Shanghai

This photo taken on December 27, 2024 shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, east China. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. As the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, it plays a key role in advancing the Navy's transformation and enhancing its combat capabilities in the far seas, according to Navy officials. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of

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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship - Shanghai

This photo taken on December 27, 2024 shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, east China. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. As the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, it plays a key role in advancing the Navy's transformation and enhancing its combat capabilities in the far seas, according to Navy officials. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of

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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship - Shanghai

This photo taken on December 27, 2024 shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, east China. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. As the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, it plays a key role in advancing the Navy's transformation and enhancing its combat capabilities in the far seas, according to Navy officials. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of

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China Launches New-Generation Amphibious Assault Ship - Shanghai

This photo taken on December 27, 2024 shows China's first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai, east China. China launched its first Type 076 new-generation amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan, in Shanghai on Friday. Named after southwest China's Sichuan Province, the independently-developed new vessel was put into the water at a launch and naming ceremony. It was given the hull number 51. The Sichuan has a full-load displacement of over 40,000 tonnes and features a dual-island superstructure along with a full-length flight deck. It incorporates innovative electromagnetic catapult and arrestor technologies, enabling it to carry fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and amphibious equipment. As the new-generation amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy, it plays a key role in advancing the Navy's transformation and enhancing its combat capabilities in the far seas, according to Navy officials. Following its launch, the ship will undergo a series of

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Grottoes Art Exhibition at Hangzhou West Lake Museum

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 10, 2024 - A young visitor looks at a full-length Buddha statue standing on the north wall of Fengxian Temple in Longmen Grottoes at Hangzhou West Lake Museum in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, July 10, 2024.

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China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market

STORY: China's e-vehicle brand Neta enters Kenya's market SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG AIPING, CEO of Moja EV Kenya 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOY WANYONYI, Head of business development, Kenya's Associated Vehicle Assemblers 4. various of Neta electric vehicles STORYLINE: Chinese automotive brand Neta announced its entry into the Kenyan market Wednesday, with Moja EV Kenya, a motor dealer, as its distributor. Zhou Jiang, the overseas business general manager at Neta, told journalists in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, that the firm will initially offer the Neta V model, which will retail for 4 million Kenyan shillings (about 31,000 U.S. dollars) and has a range of about 380 km on a full charge. Neta chose to establish a presence in Kenya because it is a regional economic hub and will serve as a gateway for exporting e-vehicles to the rest of the African c

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Lotus flowers in full bloom at foot of China's Mount Huashan

STORY: Lotus flowers in full bloom at foot of China's Mount Huashan SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:13 LOCATION: HUAYIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of lotus flowers STORYLINE: In Huayin City, nestled at the foot of Mount Huashan in northwest China, lotus flowers are in full bloom. The majestic mountain and beautiful flowers create a breathtaking natural landscape. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Huayin, China. (XHTV)

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Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher

STORY: Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence contribute to maintaining world peace: Indonesian researcher SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 26, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): INDRIANA KARTINI, Researcher at BRIN STORYLINE: Seven decades ago, then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai put forth in full these principles for the first time -- "mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence." The Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence have been widely accepted and recognized by countries across the world. Indriana Kartini, a researcher from Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), said that if all countries embrace the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, "it will contribute to maintainin

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Israel's Netanyahu says intense fighting in Gaza to end "very soon"

STORY: Israel's Netanyahu says intense fighting in Gaza to end "very soon" SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: POLITICS/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israeli operation at the south Gaza Strip STORYLINE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that intense fighting against Hamas is "very close" to an end. In an interview with Israeli Channel 14 TV news, Netanyahu said that "the intensive phase of the war in Rafah is about to end," and the Israeli forces were "very close" to concluding the "intensive phase" in the entire Gaza Strip. However, he said, this does not mean an end to the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, and operations will persist with the fighting against Hamas targets. After the conclusion of the "intensive phase" in Gaza, "we will continue northward," Netanyahu said, referring to Israel's warnings of launching a full-fledged war against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. He said that any agreement to se

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China's Ganqmod Port sees full operation of AGV cross-border transport land route

STORY: China's Ganqmod Port sees full operation of AGV cross-border transport land route SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the AGVs STORYLINE: The intelligent customs clearance and container supervision site for the Auto Guided Vehicle (AGV) cross-border transport system at Ganqmod Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has passed its acceptance review by Hohhot Customs. This marked the full operation of China's first AGV cross-border transport land route. The two-way, four-lane route is 6.19 km. It connects the Gashuun Sukhait border port in Mongolia with the Ganqmod Port, boosting the efficiency of transport between China and Mongolia. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

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Rare flowers in full bloom in NE China's Changbai Mountain

STORY: Rare flowers in full bloom in NE China's Changbai Mountain SHOOTING TIME: June 20, 2024 DATELINE: June 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: JILIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cypripedium macranthos STORYLINE: Thanks to the favorable natural environment of the Changbai Mountain area in northeast China, Cypripedium macranthos, a national second-class protected wild plant, is in full bloom now. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Jilin, China. (XHTV)

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Smart farming machines help with harvesting, planting in N China

STORY: Smart farming machines help with harvesting, planting in N China SHOOTING DATE: June 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:14 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of smart farming machines STORYLINE: Mechanized reaping is in full swing in Tianjin! Advanced tech helping farmers to multitask - harvesting wheat and planting corn at the same time. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

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Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington

STORY: Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Xinhua holds dialogue, exchanges with U.S. media, strategic, academic communities in Washington STORYLINE: Xinhua News Agency held a reception for dialogue and exchanges with U.S. media, strategic and academic communities, at the Chinese Embassy in the United States on Friday. Delivering a keynote speech at the event, President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said China and the United States should follow the strategic guidance of the future-oriented "San Francisco Vision" reached between the two heads of state in San Francisco last November. Fu encouraged the media, strategic and academic communities of both countries to make full use of their unique advantages and contribute to the progress of bilateral relations. Fu said the media, strategic and academic communities of Ch

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UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of Security Council President announcing voting result STORYLINE: The UN Security Council on Monday adopted a resolution aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in three phases to end the war in Gaza. Adopted by a large majority with 14 votes in favor and Russia abstaining, Resolution 2735 also urges both parties to the conflict to fully implement the terms of the proposal "without delay and without condition." According to the resolution, phase one includes an "immediate, full, and complete ceasefire with the release of hostages including women, the elderly and the wounded, the return of the remains of some hostages who have been killed, and the exchange of Palestinian prisoners." It calls for the w

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Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term

STORY: Modi takes oath as Indian prime minister for 3rd consecutive term SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:20 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of PM Modi Oath Taking Ceremony 2024 In Rashtrapati Bhavan STORYLINE: Narendra Modi took oath as India's prime minister for the third consecutive five-year term in New Delhi on Sunday. Indian President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Modi at an official ceremony held at the lawns of President's House in New Delhi. Besides Modi, a host of ministers, including those with full cabinet rank and ministers of state (junior ministers), also took oath on Sunday. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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D-8 countries call for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza

STORY: D-8 countries call for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers of Developing 8 (D-8) countries 2. various of Hakan Fidan, Turkish Foreign Minister STORYLINE: The extraordinary meeting of foreign ministers of Developing 8 (D-8) countries held in Türkiye's Istanbul called on Saturday for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. "We demand an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and a halt to Israel's attacks on the Palestinian people," the ministers stated in a declaration after the meeting, Türkiye's state-run Anadolu news agency reported. The declaration noted that D-8 member states would offer unwavering support for Palestine's pursuit of full membership in the United Nations (UN) and its struggle for self-determination. At a press conference after the meeting,

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India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct

STORY: India's GDP grows by 8.2 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:32 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of market area 3. various of fuel station 4. various of the Reserve Bank of India STORYLINE: India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth during the previous financial year from April 2023 to March 2024 recorded a jump of nearly 1.2 percent from a year earlier, according to data released by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation on Friday. The country's GDP grew 8.2 percent for the full year, and 7.8 percent during the last quarter (January-March 2024) of the financial year, it said. According to media reports, the GDP growth was better than what most economists had predicted. The Reserve Bank of India had forecasted a 6.9-percent growth in real GDP for the fourth quarter of the financial year 2023-2024, with a full-year projection of 7.6 percent. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from N

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Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing

STORY: Work on BRI-backed Mekong River bridge in Cambodia in full swing SHOOTING TIME: May 23, 2024 DATELINE: May 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:05:47 LOCATION: KRATIE, Cambodia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 3. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 5. shot of the Mekong River bridge project 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): MAO VANCHHET, Cambodian welding technician 7. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 9. various of the construction of Mekong River bridge project 10. SOUNDBITE 5 (Khmer): NHEOM VANNY, Khmer-Chinese interpreter at Mekong River bridge project 11. various of the construction of Mekong biver bridge project 12. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): CHEN HAOJIE, Engineering manager of Mekong River bridge project 13. various of the construction

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Over 20,000 take part in Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon

STORY: Over 20,000 take part in Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ulan Bator International Marathon STORYLINE: The ninth edition of the Ulan Bator International Marathon commenced in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia on Saturday. A total of 20,451 professional runners and amateurs from 34 countries and regions participated in various categories, including the full marathon, half marathon, family marathon, and wheelchair marathon, as reported by the mayor's office of Ulan Bator. The primary objective of the marathon is to promote the development of running sports in Mongolia, engage runners and interested citizens, unlock the potential of teenagers and young people, foster endurance, and cultivate physical and spiritual well-being to help individuals achieve their goals. Additionally, the event aims to encourage citizens to incorporate daily physical activity into their lives.

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French artists present special performances in Shanghai

STORY: French artists present special performances in Shanghai SHOOTING TIME: May 18/20, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ballet of the Bordeaux State Opera 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL HONDRE, President of the Bordeaux National Opera House 3. various of the ballet "The Legend of Chanel" 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): JOAN VALADOU, Consul General of France in Shanghai STORYLINE: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France, as well as the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism. The Ballet of the Bordeaux State Opera recently presented a special performance in Shanghai. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EMMANUEL HONDRE, President of the Bordeaux National Opera House "Now the country has made a big, big change. And we feel something full of energy, full of culture. And Shanghai especially is really now a big, big center of the planet for culture, either for classical a

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Norway recognizes Palestine as a state

STORY: Norway recognizes Palestine as a state SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 Length: 00:01:59 Location: Oslo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. Norwegian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister attending press conference 2. PM Jonas Gahr Store delivering speech 3. FM Espen Barth Eide delivering speech STORY: The Norwegian government is formally recognizing Palestine as a state, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced in Oslo on Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Store said Norway supports granting Palestine full membership status in the United Nations. "Norway's formal recognition of Palestine as a state will enter into force on May 28. There will be no peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution. And there can be no two-state solution without a Palestinian state. In other words, a Palestinian state is a prerequisite for achieving peace in the Middle East," said Store. He further explained that the territorial demarcation between Palestine and Israel should be based on t

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Myanmar's pilgrims flock to participate in traditional Kason water pouring festival

STORY: Myanmar's pilgrims flock to participate in traditional Kason water pouring festival SHOOTING TIME: May 22, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of activities held at the Shwedagon Pagoda STORYLINE: On Wednesday, pilgrims in Myanmar gathered at the Shwedagon Pagoda to join in the traditional Kason water pouring festival on the Kason Full Moon Day. The Kason water pouring festival, now in its 41st year, is organized annually by the pagoda's board of trustees, U Boe Thin, a member of the Shwedagon Pagoda Board of Trustees, told Xinhua. The Bodhi tree, considered the birth partner of Lord Buddha, is treated with great reverence. Water pouring ceremonies are held to cool and bring peace to the tree during the hot season, he said. Kason Full Moon Day, also known as Buddha Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, all of which are believed to have occurred on this day. As a significant religious occas

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Egypt demands Israel to open crossings with Gaza for aid entry

STORY: Egypt demands Israel to open crossings with Gaza for aid entry SHOOTING TIME: File DATELINE: May 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a still photo of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza 2. various of officials meeting at the Egyptian Foreign Ministry headquarters 3. various of Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed on Friday the need for Israel to open all land crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip for full, safe, and unhindered access to humanitarian and relief aid into the war-torn area. Shoukry made the remarks during a phone conversation with Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The top Egyptian diplomat and the UN official touched on the dangers of Israeli military operations in Rafah, as w

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Abidjan Int'l Book Fair attracts over 30,000 visitors

STORY: Abidjan Int'l Book Fair attracts over 30,000 visitors SHOOTING TIME: May 17, 2024 DATELINE: May 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:25 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the book fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ESTHER COULIBALY, Cote d'Ivoire writer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ANNIE COLY SANE, Senegalese writer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ANGE MARTIAL NOENIN, Visitor 5. various of the book fair STORYLINE: The International Book Fair of Abidjan (SILA), which is at its 14th edition under the theme of "the book, a bet always winning" was concluded in the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire on Saturday. Many outstanding literary works and well-known writers gathered at the five-day event, attracting more than 30,000 visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ESTHER COULIBALY, Cote d'Ivoire writer "Knowledge is acquired through reading. You have to read and you have to read everything. I urge young people, this new generation full of strength, dynamism and courage to read. Because reading books open the mind.

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Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.1 pct

STORY: Australian unemployment rate rises to 4.1 pct SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ABS House 2. various of Canberra employees STORYLINE: Australia's unemployment rate rose for a second straight month to 4.1 percent in April. According to official figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday, the unemployment rate rose from 3.9 percent in March to 4.1 percent in April -- the equal-highest rate since January 2022. The rise in the unemployment rate came despite the number of employed Australians increasing by 38,500 people between March and April, with a 44,600 rise in part-time positions partially offset by a 6,100 fall in full-time roles. In the same period, the number of unemployed people -- meaning those who are not employed but are actively looking for work -- rose by 30,300 to 604,200. The participation rate, which measures the proportion of the working-age popu

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UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership

STORY: UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UNGA Hall 2. various of delegates 3. various of the voting process 4. various of the result of voting STORYLINE: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending that the Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." The resolution was adopted with 143 votes in favor and nine against, including the United States and Israel, while 25 countries abstained. China voted for the resolution. The resolution states, "The State of Palestine... should therefore be admitted to membership" and "recommends that the Security Council reconsider the matter favorably." The resolution "determines" that a State of Palestine is qualified for membership - dropping the original lang

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Egypt, Jordan warn against humanitarian catastrophe of Israeli attacks in Rafah

STORY: Egypt, Jordan warn against humanitarian catastrophe of Israeli attacks in Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:37 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi meeting Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Thursday in Cairo (courtesy of the Egyptian Presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh on Thursday warned against the humanitarian catastrophe of the ongoing Israeli military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah, according to the Egyptian presidency office's statement. The two leaders made the remarks during a meeting in Cairo, where they reiterated the two countries' "full rejection" of the Israeli invasion of Rafah, the southernmost city of the besieged enclave, said the statement. "The Israeli operation impedes the only safe exit of the wounded and sick Palestinians and hinders the delivery of humanitarian and relief aid," they emph

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Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel continues attacks on Rafah

STORY: Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal as Israel continues attacks on Rafah SHOOTING TIME: May 6, 2024 DATELINE: May 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): OM MOHAMMED, Resident in Rafah 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic) IBRAHIM HAMAYDA, Resident in Rafah 4. various of forced displacement of Palestinian civilians STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): OHOOD AL-JAGHOUB, Xinhua reporter in Ramallah "Hamas's head of political bureau informed the Qatari prime minister and Egyptian intelligence chief on Monday of their acceptance of a ceasefire proposal put forward by both mediators. Meanwhile, the Israeli war cabinet decided that Israel would continue the operation in Rafah. These developments came after Israeli occupation forces ordered the evacuation of Rafah city in southern Gaza, preparing for a full military invasion of the city. In response, thousands of Palestinians have started to flee t

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel successfully passes under the Yao Lake branch after the "Hero" shield machine completed the 411 ring excavation in Nanchang City, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Photo taken on May 1, 2024 shows the departure site of "Hero" shield machine at the construction site of Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Construction workers are working intensively inside Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - View of the ground construction site of Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - The "Hero" shield machine are carrying out excavation construction in the Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Technicians operate excavation in the operation room of "Yingxiong" shield machine inside Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel successfully passes under the Yao Lake branch after the "Hero" shield machine completed the 411 ring excavation in Nanchang City, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Construction workers are working intensively inside Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - The "Hero" shield machine are carrying out excavation construction in the Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - The "Hero" shield machine are carrying out excavation construction in the Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - The "Hero" shield machine are carrying out excavation construction in the Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway Tianxiang Avenue tunnel Construction

NANCHANG, CHINA - MAY 1, 2024 - Construction workers are working intensively inside Tianxiang Avenue tunnel of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, May 1, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Tianxiang Avenue Tunnel is a control project of the full line of Nanchang-Jiujiang Intercity Railway, with a total length of 6.379 km, it is the largest shield tunnel with a diameter of 350 km/h high-speed railway officially excavated and constructed in China.

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Smart cotton planting in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Smart cotton planting in China's Xinjiang SHOOTING TIME: April 16-20, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of farmers working in the fields 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YEMEK AMEN, Cotton farmer 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Chinese): MA JINYUN, Cotton farmer 4. SOUNDBTIE 3 (Chinese): LI WEIGUO, Cotton farmer 5. various of cotton fields STORYLINE: April marks the busiest planting season for cotton farmers in northwest China's Xinjiang. With the wide application of mechanization and unmanned technology, farmers embrace easier farm working. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YEMEK AMEN, Cotton farmer "We have started the busy season since mid-March with plowing, leveling the ground, harrowing, and sowing. We use agricultural drones to spray pesticides. With modern science and technology, we have used unmanned vehicles and full automatic agricultural machinery, which are easy to operate." SOUNDBTIE 2 (Chinese): MA JINYUN, Cotton farmer "To plant

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Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict

STORY: Arab League calls for binding UN resolution on Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: April 24, 2024 DATELINE: April 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo 2. various of the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, delivering a speech on extraordinary meeting (courtesy of AL) STORYLINE: The Council of the Arab League renewed on Wednesday its call for the UN Security Council to take a "binding resolution" that would put an end to the war in the Gaza Strip. At the request of the State of Palestine, the permanent delegates of the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting to discuss "the continuation of Israeli crimes in Gaza." The delegates also deliberated on repercussions from the American veto in the Security Council vote on Palestine's full United Nations membership. The League criticized the "inability of the international community" to put an end to the suffering of the Palestinians. Ahmed Ab

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Heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increase in first 2 months

STORY: Heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increase in first 2 months SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the factory of the Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI) STORYLINE: In Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning, the Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI) is running at full steam as orders came in. In the first two months of the year, the traditional heavy machinery manufacturer's new orders increased by over 750 million yuan compared to the same period last year. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Egyptian FM, UN official warn against Israeli violence in Gaza, West Bank

STORY: Egyptian FM, UN official warn against Israeli violence in Gaza, West Bank SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry 2. various of Sameh Shoukry meeting with Francesca Albanese 3. various of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry STORYLINE: Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese discussed in Cairo on Sunday ways to ease the humanitarian suffering of Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli aggression. "We reiterate the necessity of ending Israeli violations against civilians in Gaza, sustaining full aid delivery to the enclave, and eliminating violence and attacks by Israeli settlers in the West Bank," Shoukry was quoted as saying in a statement released by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. The Egyptian top diplomat warned against the repercussions of the ongoing Israeli mi

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Village tourism in Xizang ushers in spring amid peach blossom viewing

STORY: Village tourism in Xizang ushers in spring amid peach blossom viewing SHOOTING TIME: April 1, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the peach blossoms and the tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARIA, Tourist from Russia 3. various of the peach blossoms 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): QOTSERING, Villager, Galai Village 5. various of the peach blossoms STORYLINE: Peach blossoms are now in full bloom in Galai Village of Nyingchi City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Every year, the village's peach blossom festival which opens in late March attracts many tourists throughout the country and even abroad. With vast numbers of mostly wild peach trees nestled among snow-capped mountains, Galai Village is known for its picturesque views. The unique landscape has become a cultural and economic symbol of the plateau region. From January to March this year, Nyingchi received nearly 2.31 million tourist visits, with total tour

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UN chief calls for immediate action to avert crisis in Middle East

STORY: UN chief calls for immediate action to avert crisis in Middle East SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:34 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of delegates 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for immediate action to avert a crisis in the Middle East. The top UN official made the remarks at the Security Council's quarterly open debate on "the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "The Middle East is on a precipice. Recent days have seen a perilous escalation - in words and deeds. One miscalculation, one miscommunication, one mistake, could lead to the unthinkable -- a full-scale regional conflict that would be devastating f

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U.S. votes against Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council

STORY: U.S. votes against Palestinian request for full UN membership at Security Council SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates voting 3. various of the Palestinian delegate STORYLINE: The United States on Thursday voted against a Palestinian request for full UN membership at the Security Council. The 15-member council voted on a draft resolution that recommends to the 193-member UN General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership of the United Nations." The draft resolution received 12 votes in favor, two abstentions, and one vote against. A council resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Britain, France, Russia or China to pass. The United States was compelled to use its veto power after the draft secured 12 votes in favor. The Palestinian mission to the United Nations ini

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On-site in Gaza: Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes

STORY: On-site in Gaza: Maghazi refugee camp after Israeli strikes SHOOTING TIME: April 16, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Maghazi refugee camp 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): Gaza resident STORYLINE: The Israeli army announced last week the start of a surprise military operation in the middle Gaza Strip as a part of the ongoing war against Hamas for over six months. The Maghazi refugee camp bore the brunt of Israeli strikes, leaving its residents reeling. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): Gaza resident "We had eight families living in this building who were already displaced. As we slept, our neighbors warned us about an incoming Israeli airstrike. We quickly fled, leaving everything behind. Where can we go to stay safe? My family has a daughter with a heart condition, two elderly members, and two disabled individuals. There are other displaced families. The shelters are full, so we're unsure wher

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Thingyan water festival in full swing in Myanmar

STORY: Thingyan water festival in full swing in Myanmar SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thingyan water festival celebrations in Myanmar STORYLINE: As the annual Thingyan water festival celebration is in full swing in Myanmar, the streets of the Southeast Asian country come alive with music and laughter from revelers. Amidst the celebration, children were gleefully wielding colorful water guns, joining the playful festivities. With the festival spanning four days until Tuesday, Myanmar eagerly awaits the dawn of the New Year on Wednesday, heralding a fresh beginning filled with hope and joy. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Yangon, Myanmar. (XHTV)