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(240614) -- GENEVA, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Geneva on June 10, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: GDI conducive to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: UN senior official" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-UN-OFFICIAL-INTERVIEW

(240614) -- GENEVA, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Geneva on June 10, 2024. TO GO WITH "Interview: GDI conducive to achieving Sustainable Development Goals: UN senior official" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Global Development Initiative conducive to achieving SDGs: UNCTAD chief

STORY: Global Development Initiative conducive to achieving SDGs: UNCTAD chief SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: GENEVA, Switzerland CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) 3. shot of the interview 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) STORYLINE: Rebeca Grynspan, secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) in a recent interview with Xinhua. Grynspan underscored that GDI is conducive to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SOUNDBITE 1 (English): REBECA GRYNSPAN, Secretary-general of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) "I think that (GDI) is an excellent framewo

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SEMINAR-GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(231130) -- VIENNA, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gerd Mueller (C, front), director general of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), speaks at a seminar on "Accelerating 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint global development efforts" in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 28, 2023. Delegates attending a seminar here on Tuesday spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), which they said contributes to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TO GO WITH "China-proposed Global Development Initiative under spotlight at seminar in Vienna" (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SEMINAR-GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(231130) -- VIENNA, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Song (C, front), China's permanent representative to the UN and other international organizations in Vienna, speaks at a seminar on "Accelerating 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint global development efforts" in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 28, 2023. Delegates attending a seminar here on Tuesday spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), which they said contributes to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TO GO WITH "China-proposed Global Development Initiative under spotlight at seminar in Vienna" (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SEMINAR-GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(231130) -- VIENNA, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tang Ying (L), director of the Global Development Promotion Center of the China International Development Cooperation Agency, speaks at a seminar on "Accelerating 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint global development efforts" in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 28, 2023. Delegates attending a seminar here on Tuesday spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), which they said contributes to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TO GO WITH "China-proposed Global Development Initiative under spotlight at seminar in Vienna" (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SEMINAR-GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(231130) -- VIENNA, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 28, 2023 shows a seminar on "Accelerating 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint global development efforts" in Vienna, Austria. Delegates attending a seminar here on Tuesday spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), which they said contributes to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TO GO WITH "China-proposed Global Development Initiative under spotlight at seminar in Vienna" (Xinhua/He Canling)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-SEMINAR-GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

(231130) -- VIENNA, Nov. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Hua (C, front), deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), speaks at a seminar on "Accelerating 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through joint global development efforts" in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 28, 2023. Delegates attending a seminar here on Tuesday spoke highly of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), which they said contributes to the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TO GO WITH "China-proposed Global Development Initiative under spotlight at seminar in Vienna" (Xinhua/He Canling)

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China remains engine of global growth: Malaysian observer

STORY: China remains engine of global growth: Malaysian observer SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 6, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia STORYLINE: A Malaysian observer said China will remain the engine of global growth as the world seeks to move past disruptions and uncertainty caused by the pandemic and regional conflicts. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): KOH KING KEE, President of Center for New Inclusive Asia "You can't live without China's market these days for any multinational or any company that claims itself to be a global player. China has also come out with this Global Development Initiative (GDI), an offer to help developing countries in terms of things like digital transformation, green development and also, it is important for China to play a role in this dynamic because no country is an 'is

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China-proposed GDI envisions win-win solutions: observers

STORY: China-proposed GDI envisions win-win solutions: observers DATELINE: Sept. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst 2. various of Global Development Initiative-related footage 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst 4. various of Global Development Initiative-related footage 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KHALID TAIMUR AKRAM, Executive Director of Pakistan Research Center for Community with Shared Future 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): AKKAN SUVER, Head of Istanbul-based Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation STORYLINE: On the second anniversary of the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), observers have spoken positively about China's efforts to promote shared development worldwide on a win-win basis. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): GULRU GEZER, Former Turkish diplomat and foreign policy analyst "One of the most importa

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Report on China-proposed Global Development Initiative wins applause

STORY: Report on China-proposed Global Development Initiative wins applause DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:44 LOCATION: UN headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROBERT LAWRENCE KUHN, Chairman of Kuhn Foundation 3. various of views in China 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WANG XIAOJUN, Trust Fund Director of UN Office for South-South Cooperation STORYLINE: Xinhua Institute, the think tank of Xinhua News Agency, on Tuesday released a report at the high-level meeting on Global Development Initiative (GDI) Cooperation Outcomes hosted by China at the UN headquarters. The report, titled "The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative," expounds on the core concepts, principles, and universal meanings of the GDI. It highlights the global contributions of GDI through more than 30 cases of international cooperation projects, and provides a comprehensive review and analysis of the achievements of GDI cooperatio

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U.S.-NEW YORK-KUHN FOUNDATION-CHAIRMAN-INTERVIEW

(230921) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in New York, the United States, Sept. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China-proposed GDI offers what developing countries need the most, says scholar" (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-KUHN FOUNDATION-CHAIRMAN-INTERVIEW

(230921) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in New York, the United States, Sept. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China-proposed GDI offers what developing countries need the most, says scholar" (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-KUHN FOUNDATION-CHAIRMAN-INTERVIEW

(230921) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Robert Lawrence Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, gestures during an interview with Xinhua in New York, the United States, Sept. 17, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: China-proposed GDI offers what developing countries need the most, says scholar" (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

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UN-CHINA-PROPOSED-GDI-XINHUA-REPORT

(230921) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept.19, 2023 shows copies of the "The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative" report at the UN headquarters. Xinhua Institute, the think tank of Xinhua News Agency, on Tuesday released a report titled "The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative" at the high-level meeting on Global Development Initiative (GDI) Cooperation Outcomes hosted by China at the UN headquarters. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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UN-CHINA-PROPOSED-GDI-XINHUA-REPORT

(230921) -- UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept.19, 2023 shows copies of the "The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative" report at the UN headquarters. Xinhua Institute, the think tank of Xinhua News Agency, on Tuesday released a report titled "The Practical Achievements and Global Contributions of the Global Development Initiative" at the high-level meeting on Global Development Initiative (GDI) Cooperation Outcomes hosted by China at the UN headquarters. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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Global Development Initiative reflects best practices of China: Turkish expert

STORY: Global Development Initiative reflects best practices of China: Turkish expert DATELINE: July 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:12 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies STORYLINE: A Turkish expert said in a recent interview that the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) reflects the "experiences and the best practices of China." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "China is playing a very critical role in global economic development. China has a very great success story for economic development in that regard, having a big experience for national development. The Global Development Initiative reflects all these experiences and the best practices of China." The expert also said

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China-proposed initiative contributes to global development, say experts

STORY: China-proposed initiative contributes to global development, say experts DATELINE: June 20, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor, BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo, Zimbabwe STORYLINE: China proposed the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at the General Debate of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2021. The Initiative aims to steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth. Since its inception, the GDI has gained support from more than 100 countries and several international organizations, including the United Nations.

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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

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China's Global Development Initiative essential for post-pandemic world: Turkish scholar

STORY: China's Global Development Initiative essential for post-pandemic world: Turkish scholar DATELINE: June 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese economy 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 3. various of street views in New York, U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies 5. various of the Chinese economy STORYLINE: A Turkish scholar has said that the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China provides a guideline for the post-pandemic world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELCUK COLAKOGLU, Director of Ankara-based Turkish Center for Asia-Pacific Studies "Before the pandemic, there was (already) a slowdown in global development in general, and the pandemic accelerated this global economic slowdown. And national economies have suffered more because of the pandemic measures, (with) increasi

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China, UN agency provide assistance to Lao school kids

STORY: China, UN agency provide assistance to Lao school kids DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:30 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of launching ceremony for China contributing food and nutrition assistance STORYLINE: A launching ceremony for China contributing food and nutrition assistance, through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), to school children in Laos was held in Vientiane on Tuesday. As the first Global Development Initiative (GDI) project in Laos, around 930 tons of rice and 120 tons of canned fish are to be procured by the WFP with the support of China's Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund for lunches of some 130,000 students in 1,400 primary schools of Laos' eight provinces, a press release from the Chinese embassy in Laos said on Wednesday. The ceremony was inaugurated by Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Laos, Counselor Xiang Fangqiang, and Lao Minister of Education and Sports Phout Simmalavong. The

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GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert

STORY: GDI in sync with development goals of BRICS countries: Indian expert DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:57 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of BRICS countriesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 2 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the Center of Chinese and Southeast Asian Studies at the New Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru Universityvarious of Chinese people fighting against poverty STORYLINE: An Indian expert says that the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will help promote the development of BRICS countries. BRICS is the acronym for an emerging-market bloc that groups Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): B.R. DEEPAK, Chairperson of the

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China-proposed GDI to steer global development towards inclusive growth: experts

STORY: China-proposed GDI to steer global development towards inclusive growth: experts DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of general views 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JOSEPH MATTHEWS, Senior professor at the BELTEI International University STORYLINE: Experts say the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will offer support to developing countries and steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth. The GDI calls for staying committed to development as a priority, to a people-centered approach, to benefits for all, to innovation-driven development, to harmony between man and nature and to results-oriented actions. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University, Brazil "I think that the Global Development Initiative prioritizing the issue of development and the conce

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China-proposed GDI supports global solidarity, development: experts

STORY: China-proposed GDI supports global solidarity, development: experts DATELINE: Oct. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:36 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo, Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: Experts say the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will support global solidarity and peace toward stronger partnership and development, despite the challenges facing the world today. The GDI, proposed by China in 2021, aims to steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated and inclusive growth. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo, Zimbabwe "On the Global Development Initiative as enunciated in September last year, this is an extremely important declaration and the

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GLOBALink | China-proposed GDI supports global solidarity, development: experts

Experts say the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) will support global solidarity and peace toward stronger partnership and development, despite the challenges the world faces today. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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China-proposed initiatives reflect China's contribution to global development: Pakistani official

STORY: China-proposed initiatives reflect China's contribution to global development: Pakistani official DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Pakistan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Special assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister 3. various of projects in Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Special assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister STORYLINE: A Pakistani official has said that China-proposed initiatives, including the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Global Development Initiative (GDI), reflect China's contribution to global development and support for developing countries and emerging economies. Citing Pakistan as an example, Zafar Uddin Mahmood, Special Assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister, says that BRI projects have boosted infrastructure construction in the country. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAFAR UDDIN MAHMOOD, Special assistant to Pakistani Prime Minister "Because I had the opportunity of

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Afghan law enforcement agencies seize weapons, detaining 4 in Nangarhar province

STORY: Afghan law enforcement agencies seize weapons, detaining 4 in Nangarhar province DATELINE: Sept. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of the seized weapons 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MAWLAWI MOHAMMAD ALLAH EDRIS, Provincial head of General Directorate for Intelligence, Nangarhar province 3. various of the weapons STORYLINE: The Afghan law enforcement agencies have seized 18 pieces of weapons including assault rifles, and arrested four people for keeping the arms illegally in eastern Nangarhar province, provincial head of the General Directorate for Intelligence (GDI) Mawlawi Mohammad Allah Edris said Thursday. The weapons were found in provincial capital Jalalabad, and in the districts of Khogiani and Surkhrod. The four people had been taken into custody for investigations, the official added. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): MAWLAWI MOHAMMAD ALLAH EDRIS, Provincial head of General Directorate for Intelligence, Nangarhar province "The personnel of the special units

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-WEAPONS

(220922) -- JALALABAD, Sept. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Sept. 21, 2022 shows the weapons seized by Afghan law enforcement agencies in Jalalabad, capital city of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. The Afghan law enforcement agencies have seized 18 pieces of weapons including assault rifles, and arrested four people for keeping the arms illegally in eastern Nangarhar province, provincial head of the General Directorate for Intelligence (GDI) Mawlawi Mohammad Allah Edris said Thursday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua)

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AFGHANISTAN-NANGARHAR-WEAPONS

(220922) -- JALALABAD, Sept. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man checks a weapon seized by Afghan law enforcement agencies in Jalalabad, capital city of Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2022. The Afghan law enforcement agencies have seized 18 pieces of weapons including assault rifles, and arrested four people for keeping the arms illegally in eastern Nangarhar province, provincial head of the General Directorate for Intelligence (GDI) Mawlawi Mohammad Allah Edris said Thursday. (Photo by Aimal Zahir/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CHINA-WANG YI-GDI-MEETING

(220921) -- NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi chairs the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) in New York, the United States, Sept. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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UN chief says Global Development Initiative helps achieve global goals

STORY: UN chief says Global Development Initiative helps achieve global goals DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the UN headquarters 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General STORYLINE: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday said that the Global Development Initiative (GDI) helps achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN chief made his video remarks to the ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative, which was held earlier in the day in New York. SOUNDBITE (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "We face a perfect storm of cascading crises. From the COVID-19 pandemic to continuing supply chain disruptions and devastating rises in the cost of living to the climate emergency. From growing numbers of poor and hungry to disruptions of schooling for hundreds of millions of students. From worsening inequalities to rising social unres

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Zimbabwe's ruling party applauds China-proposed Global Development Initiative

STORY: Zimbabwe's ruling party applauds China-proposed Global Development Initiative DATELINE: Aug. 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in China and Zimbabwe 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): SIMBARASHE MUMBENGEGWI, Secretary for external relations of the ZANU-PF politburo STORYLINE: Zimbabwe's ruling party ZANU-PF has applauded the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI), saying it's an extremely important dec

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UN-GENERAL ASSEMBLY-SPECIAL EVENT-CHINA-ENVOY

(220719) -- UNITED NATIONS, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, delivers the joint statement by the Group of Friends of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) at a General Assembly high-level special event entitled "Time to Act Together: Coordinating Policy Responses to the Global Food Crisis" at the UN headquarters in New York, July 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Xie E)

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China-proposed GDI promotes inclusive, balanced global economic development: Pakistani expert

STORY: China-proposed GDI promotes inclusive, balanced global economic development: Pakistani expert DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:59 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of views in Pakistan 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANEEL SALMAN, Chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANEEL SALMAN, Chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANEEL SALMAN, Chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute STORYLINE: A Pakistani economist has said the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China last year will promote inclusive and balanced global economic development, bridging the development divide to help meet the United Nation's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Aneel Salman, chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute, told Xinhua that the initiative provides the best solution to pressing challenges for countries worldwide, especially d

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China-proposed GDI shows vision to promote global development: Pakistani PM

STORY: China-proposed GDI shows vision to promote global development: Pakistani PM DATELINE: June 16, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:55 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the interview 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime minister 3. various of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime minister STORYLINE: Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that, as a noble cause, the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China last year shows a vision to promote global development in terms of harmony, peace, economy and so on. He made the remarks during an interview with Chinese media on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SHAHBAZ SHARIF, Pakistani Prime minister "I think this is a very noble cause. And this is going to again contribute in world peace and prosperity, also announcing health arrangement globally. China has attained a very unique place in global arrangement. Being the second largest economy, C

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GLOBALink | China-proposed GDI shows vision to promote global development: Pakistani PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that, as a noble cause, the China-proposed Global Development Initiative (GDI) shows a vision to promote global development in terms of harmony, peace, economy and so on. #GLOBALink Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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China-proposed GDI injects impetus into world development: Brazilian expert

STORY: China-proposed GDI injects impetus into world development: Brazilian expert DATELINE: June 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: SAO PAULO, Brazil CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of BRICS countriesSOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State UniversitySOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State UniversitySOUNDBITE 3 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State Universityvarious of Chinese people fighting against poverty STORYLINE: A Brazilian expert has said that the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China last year injects impetus into sustainable development and strengthens cooperation in the world, especially for the BRICS countries. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUIS ANTONIO PAULINO, Professor, Sao Paulo State University "It(GDI) represents a new impetus for the cooperation development in the world. It is also a platform to achieve the sustainable development goals of the UN. This global initiative gives a roadmap a

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China visualizes global prosperity with no one left behind: Pakistani economist

STORY: China visualizes global prosperity with no one left behind: Pakistani economist DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the projects 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANEEL SALMAN, Chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute STORYLINE: Aneel Salman, chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute, said that the Global Development Initiative (GDI) proposed by China last year will promote inclusive and balanced global economic development. SOUNDBITE (English): ANEEL SALMAN, Chair of economic security at Islamabad Policy Research Institute "Global Development Initiative is an excellent initiative on part of China. And if we look at before COVID, all the countries were economically slowing. So in this initiative, they're not talking about, as a country, about itself. Rather, they are talking about shared global economic development. As I said that with China, they're focusing not on competition, but it's more

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Kidnapper killed, hostage rescued in Afghanistan's Kabul

STORY: Kidnapper killed, hostage rescued in Afghanistan's Kabul DATELINE: March 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of clearance operations in Kabul STORYLINE: One kidnapper was killed and four others arrested after intelligence personnel of the Afghan caretaker government busted a group on the western outskirts of the capital Kabul, the government confirmed on Monday. "The Kabul department of General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) rescued Abdul Ghafar from the kidnappers in Qargha area of Paghman district in a special operation on Monday," the government said in a statement. The statement came as security forces have arrested nine kidnappers, six Islamic State (IS) militants and 35 robbers, and seized a huge amount of weapons and ammunition in clearance operations in Kabul and surrounding provinces since Friday, according to government sources. The Taliban-run administration has vowed to crack down on outlaws to ensure law and order in war-torn Afgh

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MMC develops 1.8-liter GDI engine with turbocharger

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) unveiled on July 3 a new model in the Parjero iO series of sport-utility vehicles equipped with a 1.8-liter gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine combined with a turbocharger. The engine, claimed to be the first of its kind in the world, generates power equivalent to that of a 2.4-liter engine and allows smooth acceleration, MMC said.