China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers

STORY: China-proposed GCI a visionary initiative: observers SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 7, 2023/Jan. 12/March 6, 2024 DATELINE: April 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:16 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the world 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOHN THORNTON, Chair Emeritus of the Brookings Institution 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANGLOS DEMETRIOS, Professor at University of Crete in Greece STORYLINE: International observers have said that the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) holds great potential to shape a harmonious world. The initiative advocates the respect for the diversity of civilizations, the common values of humanity, the importance of inheritance and innovation of civilizations, as well as robust international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture "That's a visionary ste

China's GCI to shape harmonious world by connecting cultures: former Pakistani minister

STORY: China's GCI to shape harmonious world by connecting cultures: former Pakistani minister SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of Islamabad's view 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture 5. various of China STORYLINE: The China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) holds immense potential to shape a harmonious world through cultural connectivity, greater cooperation and mutual respect among nations, a former Pakistani minister said. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYED JAMAL SHAH, Former Pakistani Minister for National Heritage and Culture "Culture can play a very important role in bringing people closer to each other because this is a beautiful vehicle for a peaceful dialogue, initiating a peaceful dialogue with all societies

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

Illustration Mipim - Cannes

The GCI - Generale Continentale Investissements logo at Mipim in Cannes, France, on 13 March 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nigerian intellectuals hail significance of Global Civilization Initiative

STORY: Nigerian intellectuals hail significance of Global Civilization Initiative SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:39 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) 2. SOUNDBITE (English): FAROUK IBRAHIM BIBI-FAROUK, Nigerian political science scholar STORYLINE: At a seminar on the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) held last week by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria and the University of Abuja, Nigerian intellectuals said the initiative demonstrated China's global vision. SOUNDBITE (English): FAROUK IBRAHIM BIBI-FAROUK, Nigerian political science scholar "China is building a community of shared future for mankind, which further lays the groundwork for advancing strategic visions. And together with developing countries, especially the South-South (countries), it is our hope and aspiration that China would be able to lead the world into a new civil engine." Xinhua News Agency correspondents report

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

(231213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Lizhong, Chinese ambassador to Uganda, speaks during a symposium on China-Uganda Cooperation in Kampala, Uganda, on Dec. 13, 2023. Policy makers, government officials and experts attended the symposium here Wednesday, during which they said the Western world should embrace China's Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) concept instead of lecturing developing countries on how to address their internal matters and choose their development path. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

(231213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rukia Nakadama, Uganda's third deputy prime minister and minister without portfolio, speaks during a symposium on China-Uganda Cooperation in Kampala, Uganda, on Dec. 13, 2023. Policy makers, government officials and experts attended the symposium here Wednesday, during which they said the Western world should embrace China's Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) concept instead of lecturing developing countries on how to address their internal matters and choose their development path. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

UGANDA-KAMPALA-CHINA-UGANDA COOPERATION SYMPOSIUM-GCI

(231213) -- KAMPALA, Dec. 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Allen Kagina, executive director of Uganda National Roads Authority, speaks during a symposium on China-Uganda Cooperation in Kampala, Uganda, on Dec. 13, 2023. Policy makers, government officials and experts attended the symposium here Wednesday, during which they said the Western world should embrace China's Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) concept instead of lecturing developing countries on how to address their internal matters and choose their development path. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Xinhua)

China makes multifaceted contribution to global human rights: Pakistani researcher

STORY: China makes multifaceted contribution to global human rights: Pakistani researcher DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese economy 2. various of the forum 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization 4. various of GSI, GDI and GCI project 5. various of BRI project 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization 7. various of BRI project in Africa 8. various of the forum STORYLINE: A Pakistani researcher said earlier this week that China has made a multifaceted contribution to global human rights. Zoon Ahmed Khan, a researcher at the Center for China and Globalization shared her thoughts with Xinhua at a human rights forum in Beijing. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZOON AHMED KHAN, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization "China's hosting this meeting, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Vienna Declaration (and Program of